<< Management Strategies For Acute Headache In The Emergency Department

Controversies And Cutting Edge

Over the past 10 years, the use of CT in the ED has increased exponentially.¹⁴⁶ When used appropriately, CT is a valuable tool to identify dangerous causes of secondary headache; however, the indiscriminate use of CT for headache leads to both increased costs and unnecessary exposure to radiation. As a result, regulatory and payment agencies have begun to focus on evaluating appropriate CT use in the ED.

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