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A UK based Emergency Medicine podcast for anyone who works in emergency care. The St Emlyn ’s team are all passionate educators and clinicians who strive to bring you the best evidence based education. Our four pillars of learning are evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, personal development and the philosophical overview of emergency care. We have a strong academic faculty and reputation for high quality education presented through multimedia platforms and articles. St Emlyn’s is a name given to a fictionalised emergency care system. This online clinical space is designed to allow clinical care to be discussed without compromising the safety or confidentiality of patients or clinicians.
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![Ep 12 - Intro to EM: The patient with headache](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog321472/Headache_ieqz5u_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 01, 2014
Ep 12 - Intro to EM: The patient with headache
Friday Aug 01, 2014
Friday Aug 01, 2014
In this episode of the St. Emlyn's induction podcast, Dr. Iain Beardsell and Dr. Simon Carley discuss the complexities of managing patients presenting with headaches in the Emergency Department (ED).
They highlight the critical diagnoses to consider, including subarachnoid haemorrhage, meningitis, intracranial tumors, and temporal arteritis. The discussion covers key aspects of history taking, physical examination, and appropriate investigations such as CT scans and lumbar punctures. They emphasize the importance of early and accurate diagnosis to prevent serious outcomes and provide effective symptom relief for patients.
Additionally, they discuss the management strategies for benign headaches like migraines and the importance of senior consultation for complex cases. Tune in to learn more about optimizing headache management in the ED and ensuring comprehensive patient care.
An accompanying comprehensive blogpost is available here
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