In this episode of the St. Emlyn's induction podcast, Dr. Iain Beardsell and Dr. Simon Carley discuss the complexities of managing patients presenting with headaches in the Emergency Department (ED).
They highlight the critical diagnoses to consider, including subarachnoid haemorrhage, meningitis, intracranial tumors, and temporal arteritis. The discussion covers key aspects of history taking, physical examination, and appropriate investigations such as CT scans and lumbar punctures. They emphasize the importance of early and accurate diagnosis to prevent serious outcomes and provide effective symptom relief for patients.
Additionally, they discuss the management strategies for benign headaches like migraines and the importance of senior consultation for complex cases. Tune in to learn more about optimizing headache management in the ED and ensuring comprehensive patient care.
An accompanying comprehensive blogpost is available here
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