Headache

Objectives:

1. Identify key elements of the history and physical exam for headaches
2. Review primary vs secondary causes of headaches
3. Recognize “Red Flag” symptoms and determine when further evaluation is required
4. Review treatment strategies for primary headache disorders (ED vs. inpatient settings)

Articles:

• Pediatrics in Review April 2020: Headache in Children
• Pediatrics in Review December 2012: Pediatric Headache: A Review
• UpToDate Articles
• Approach to Evaluation and General Management Strategies
• Migraines
• ED Approach
• AAFP Headaches in Children and Adolescents

Additional Resources:

• Pediatric Emergency Playbook: Podcast that talks about pediatric headaches in an emergency room setting. There is a summary of the podcast if you want to briefly look it over instead of listening.
• National Headache Foundation: Reviews types of migraines and treatments, includes a webinar video and tips for parents/medical providers. Recommends tools and apps for families suffering from migraines. Also includes a podcast with episodes for different headache topics
• CHOP Clinical Pathways
  • ED Clinical Pathway
  • Inpatient Pathway

Self-Assessment: coming soon!