Pediatric Head Injury Rules: PECARN, CATCH and CHALICE
Compare PECARN, CATCH and CHALICE pediatric head injury rules, including population, evidence, limitations and links to each tool.
Before comparing
These rules are not interchangeable: they were derived in different populations and against different outcomes. Review age, inclusion criteria, purpose and limitations before use.
Included tools
- PECARN TBI Under 2 Years — PECARN clinical rule for TBI risk stratification.
- PECARN TBI 2 Years or Older — PECARN clinical rule for TBI risk stratification.
- CATCH — TBI decision rule identified for review.
- CHALICE — TBI decision rule identified for review.
Evidence and context
The comparison is intended to clarify differences in population, purpose, variant and availability. It does not imply equivalence between scores or recommend one tool over another.