Near infrared spectroscopy for detection of intracranial haematoma following head injury

Report By: Dr Paul Hunt - Specialist Registrar in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine
Institution: Ministry of Defence
Date Submitted: 3rd June 2010
Last Modified: 3rd June 2010
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients with head injury] can [near infrared spectroscopy] reliably detect [intracranial haematoma]?