First Aid for Cephalalgia

First Aid for Cephalalgia

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAOct 03, 2017

The topic First Aid for Cephalalgia you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the topic First Aid for Headache.

Please find relevant information on First Aid for Cephalalgia regarding cause, signs & symptoms, administration of first aid treatment, prognosis, preventive measures, and additional resources HERE

Quick Summary:

  • A Headache is a pain that is localized to the head. It is a very common condition, especially in adults
  • There are several types described, such as tension and migraine Headaches. In most cases, the pain may be treated through over-the-counter painkillers and adequate rest

Note:

  • Seek medical help, as appropriate
  • In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
  • Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Cephalalgia?

National Headache Foundation
820 N. Orleans, Suite 411 Chicago, IL 60610-3131
Phone: (312) 274-2650
Toll-Free: (888) NHF-5552 (643-5552)
Email: info@headaches.org
Website: http://www.headaches.org

American Headache Society® (AHS) Committee for Headache Education (ACHE)
19 Mantua Rd., Mount Royal, NJ 08061
Phone: (856) 423-0043
Fax: (856) 423-0082
Email: achehq@talley.com
Website: http://www.achenet.org

References and Information Sources used for Cephalalgia:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003024.htm (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/headache/headache.htm (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Cephalalgia:

Markenson, D., Ferguson, J. D., Chameides, L., Cassan, P., Chung, K. L., Epstein, J., ... & Singer, A. (2010). Part 17: First Aid. Circulation, 122(18 suppl 3), S934-S946.

Rasmussen, B. K., & Olesen, J. (1992). Symptomatic and nonsymptomatic headaches in a general population. Neurology, 42(6), 1225-1225.

Stafstrom, C. E., Rostasy, K., & Minster, A. (2002). The usefulness of children’s drawings in the diagnosis of headache. Pediatrics, 109(3), 460-472.

Delfini, R., Salvati, M., Passacantilli, E., & Pacciani, E. (2000). Symptomatic cervicogenic headache. Clinical and experimental rheumatology, 18(2; SUPP/19), S-29.

Guerrero, Á. L., Rojo, E., Herrero, S., Neri, M. J., Bautista, L., Peñas, M. L., ... & Fernández, R. (2011). Characteristics of the first 1000 headaches in an outpatient headache clinic registry. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 51(2), 226-231.

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