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Pediatric headaches are common, ranging from benign to serious conditions needing urgent care. Recognizing red flags, differentiating headache types, and applying evidence-based treatments are key to effective management. This module offers a clear, structured approach for healthcare professionals. Children’s headache symptoms often overlap, making diagnosis tricky. Knowing what to look for in history and physical exams, when to order imaging, and how to combine medication with non-drug strategies helps ensure proper care while avoiding unnecessary tests. Take this 15-minute module to sharpen your skills in evaluating and treating pediatric headaches with confidence and precision.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize key history and physical exam findings associated with different headache etiologies
- Identify red flag symptoms that may indicate secondary headache causes requiring urgent evaluation
- Determine appropriate indications for neuroimaging in pediatric headache assessment
- Review evidence-based strategies for managing migraine headaches in children, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches
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Pediatric headaches are common, ranging from benign to serious conditions needing urgent care. Recognizing red flags, differentiating headache types, and applying evidence-based treatments are key to effective management. This module offers a clear, structured approach for healthcare professionals. Children’s headache symptoms often overlap, making diagnosis tricky. Knowing what to look for in history and physical exams, when to order imaging, and how to combine medication with non-drug strategies helps ensure proper care while avoiding unnecessary tests. Take this 15-minute module to sharpen your skills in evaluating and treating pediatric headaches with confidence and precision.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize key history and physical exam findings associated with different headache etiologies
- Identify red flag symptoms that may indicate secondary headache causes requiring urgent evaluation
- Determine appropriate indications for neuroimaging in pediatric headache assessment
- Review evidence-based strategies for managing migraine headaches in children, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches
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