Validation of an artificial intelligence solution for acute triage and rule-out normal of non-contrast CT head scans.
Journal:
Neuroradiology
Published Date:
Oct 8, 2021
Abstract
PURPOSE: Non-contrast CT head scans provide rapid and accurate diagnosis of acute head injury; however, increased utilisation of CT head scans makes it difficult to prioritise acutely unwell patients and places pressure on busy emergency departments (EDs). This study validates an AI algorithm to triage patients presenting with Intracranial Haemorrhage (ICH) or Acute Infarct whilst also identifying a subset of patients as Normal, with the potential to function as a rule-out test.