PAP12: Headache

Know the causes and differential diagnosis in children. Be able to recognise and institute treatment for life-threatening complications, including raised intracranial pressure.

 
Content by #EM3…
#SimBlog: Hypertensive Emergency
#SimBlog: Hypertensive Emergency

A 78-year-old man feeling non-specifically unwell for a few days. 1 day of headaches and intermittently confused.

Ruling out Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage in the ED
Ruling out Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage in the ED

Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a diagnosis not to miss. But is it more of a headache than a help?

#SimBlog: Head Injury & ICP Control
#SimBlog: Head Injury & ICP Control

Approx 30 y/o male, he is a cyclist hit by a car, no helmet worn. En-route his left pupil has become fixed and dilated.

 

Related #FOAMed

 
 

Submit #FOAMed

We are always looking to expand the number of resources that link to the RCEM curriculum. If you would like to contribute relevant links to be included, simply fill out the form below. We endeavour to peer review all links sent to us to ensure they are of the highest educational quality.