Review of the Typical and Atypical Treatment Options for Acute Migraine Headache in the Emergency Department

Abstract Migraine headache is a common chief complaint for patients presenting to their local emergency department or primary care office. Patients present for treatment of their acute migraine flare, ultimately seeking pain control in order to return to their baseline functional ability. This review focuses on both the typical as well as atypical migraine headache treatment options in emergency departments. Several treatment options are included within the review, but it is ultimately up to the individual provider to decide upon the best treatment regimen on an individualized basis, taking into account the risks and benefits of each and the population being addressed, as well as drug availability within the respective institution.
Source: Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research