Abstract
CASE PRESENTATION
Jenny is a 14-year-old girl who is being seen in the emergency department (ED) for a severe headache that started 3 days ago. The ED physician reports Jenny has a history of recurrent headaches and currently has a normal neurologic examination. At home, Jenny tried ibuprofen and sumatriptan for her pain without any relief. In the ED, she receives intravenous (IV) ketorolac, a normal saline bolus, diphenhydramine, and prochlorperazine without significant improvement in her pain. The ED physician requests that you evaluate Jenny for admission to provide her with ongoing treatment and further evaluation of her symptoms, if needed.
Publisher
American Academy of PediatricsItasca, IL
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