ABC2-SPH ReferenceHow to measure hematoma volume, read ABC2-SPH risk bands, co

Evidence & limits

Comparisons, calibration problems and common failure modes.

Common Questions Patients Ask About CT Scans and Scores
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Common Questions Patients Ask About CT Scans and Scores

Why scans get repeated, whether the radiation matters, why two hospitals quote different numbers and what "cannot exclude" really means in a report.

When a Second Opinion on a Scan or Score Makes Sense
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When a Second Opinion on a Scan or Score Makes Sense

Conflicting reports, borderline measurements, a decision that changes everything: when re-reading a scan is routine practice and how to ask for it well.

ABC2-SPH Mortality Score: Calibration, Limits & Real-World Evidence
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ABC2-SPH Mortality Score: Calibration, Limits & Real-World Evidence

New 2026 validation data reveals where the ABC2-SPH score performs well and where it overestimates or underestimates mortality. Learn the practical limits, cali

ABC2-SPH vs ICH Score: What Each Scale Adds
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ABC2-SPH vs ICH Score: What Each Scale Adds

Where the scales overlap, where they differ and how teams avoid double-counting severity.

Limitations and Common Mistakes With Prognostic Scores
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Limitations and Common Mistakes With Prognostic Scores

Early DNR bias, anticoagulation, posterior fossa bleeds, small hematomas and outdated cutoffs.