Regional modified Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG)

Endorsed by Northern Regional Trauma Network and Regional Radiology Network – June 2026

 

Notes:

  1. This is a clinical classification, not radiological. The classification needs to be determined by ED/Trauma doctor, not Radiologist. The role of Radiologist is to accurately measure the size and number of the lesions.
  2. If there are multiple lesions, the largest lesion will determine BIG classification, immaterial of the type of bleed.
  3. The classification is only for acute bleeds.
  4. * pertains to non-aneurysmal SAH. If history of trauma is unclear or if concerned for aneurysmal bleed, exit pathway.

 

 

 

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About this guideline

First published: June 2026
Approved by: Northern Region Trauma Network, ADHB, WDHB, CMDHB, NDHB, NRHL, St John
Review due: 2 years