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VariableBIG 1
LOCYes/No
Neuro Exam Findings Normal
Intoxication No
CAP No
Skull fracture No
SDH less than or equal to 4mm
EDH less than 4mm
IPH less than 4mm, 1 location
SAH Trace
IVH No


Patients meeting BIG 1 Criteria are unlikely to require neurosurgical interventions

Abbreviations:
  • CAP - Coumadin, Aspirin, and Plavix
  • EDH - epidural hematoma
  • IPH - intraparenchymal hemorrhage
  • IVH - intraventricular hemorrhage
  • LOC - loss of consciousness
  • SAH - subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • SDH - subdural hematoma