A Comparison of Acute Treatment Regimens for Migraine in the Emergency Department

CONCLUSIONS:
The majority of children with migraines are successfully discharged from the ED and only 1 in 18 required a revisit within 3 days. Prochlorperazine appears to be superior to metoclopramide in preventing a revisit, and diphenhydramine use is associated with increased rates of return.

Source: PEDIATRICS - February 2, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bachur, R. G., Monuteaux, M. C., Neuman, M. I. Tags: Correction Article Source Type: research