Headache rescue medication
We typically divide episodic treatments into abortive medication and rescue medication. Here we discuss rescue medication
Headache abortive treatment
We typically divide episodic treatments into abortive medication and rescue medication. Here we discuss abortive medication
Headache prophylaxis (2)
Newer prophylactics have potential role in migraine management: monoclonal antibodies, botulinum toxin, NSAIDs, serotonin antagonists, trigger point therapy and nerve blocks.
Headache treatment
Laboratory tests for patients with headache may be helpful under certain circumstances. A complete blood count (CBC), thyroid function, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are basic tests that are helpful
CT Case 032
A 34-year-old man is brought into ED one hour after a 4m fall from a roof. He had a brief loss of consciousness immediately following the fall, then subsequently regained consciousness.
CT Case 031
35-year-old female presents to ED with a large and tender superficial mass in her right lower abdomen. There is ecchymosis overlying the mass.
CT Case 030
A 50yo female with a past history of bipolar disorder, on lithium, referred to ED from outpatient clinic due to precipitous Hb drop. Hb in the 60s (from baseline of 100).
Headache prophylaxis
Prophylactic treatments for headache pain are especially relevant for patients suffering from migraine headaches.
CT Case 029
A 43 yo male presents with 5 days of cough, right sided chest pain and shortness of breath. He has a background of regular cannabis use (via a bong) and had a right sided pneumothorax four months prior.
CT Case 028
25 yo male found unconscious by the side of road and brought in priority 1 by ambulance following a heroin overdose.
CT Case 027
An 84-year-old male presents with sudden severe central abdominal pain, onset 12 hours prior to presentation.
Jean-Louis Alibert
Jean-Louis-Marc Alibert (1768 - 1837) was a French dermatologist. Alibert mentagra; Alibert disease, Alibert keloid; Alibert-Bazin disease