An Evidence-Based Review of Life-Threatening Secondary Headaches in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department (Stroke CME and Pharmacology CME) | Points & Pearls
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An Evidence-Based Review of Life-Threatening Secondary Headaches in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department (Stroke CME and Pharmacology CME)

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  • Most pediatric headaches are primary type (eg, migraine or tension type) or relatively benign secondary type (eg, headaches due to viral illness, concussion).
  • Of all pediatric patients with headache presenting to the ED, 4% to 15% could have a serious underlying pathology such as stroke, meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess, sinusitis, orbital cellulitis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, or brain masses.2,3,5
  • A thorough history and examination of pediatric patients includes reviewing the growth chart, a general knowledge of their developmental milestones and primitive reflexes, as well as a careful skin examination.
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Authors

Sarah Chen, MD; Aarti Gaglani, MD; Michael J. Stoner, MD

Peer Reviewed By

Sujit Iyer, MD, FAAP; Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FACEP

Publication Date

May 1, 2023

CME Expiration Date

May 1, 2026    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-A or 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Stroke CME credit and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 37079903

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