Headache Flashcards
1
Q
A 38y/o male came to ED suffered of sever headache & recurrent vomiting.
What’s the first step in ED?
A
The first step always is ABC
2
Q
ABC is patent,what’s the second step?
A
Pain relief is the important step, opioids are choice.
3
Q
Fentanyl was loaded, what’s the next step?
A
Smart & point of care taking history
In this patient : focous on critical causes of Headache
4
Q
What’s the critical causes of Headache in ED?
A
- ICP rising causes
- Infections
- Glucoma
- GCA
- CO poisoning
5
Q
What’s the brief neurological exam?
A
Included: 1-MSE 2-cranial nerves exam 3-motor 4-sensory 5-equilibrium 6-reflexes 7- gait
6
Q
Is brain axial CT indicated in ED?
A
If:
Sever headache Seizure LOC FND Fever Geriatric patients Immunocompromised Malignancy history Anticoagulation therapy Trauma
