The critical role of POCUS: Visual diagnosis of papilledema in a persistent headache patient
<p dir="ltr">The evaluation of <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/headache" target="_blank">headaches</a> in <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/emergency-department" target="_b...
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| Summary: | <p dir="ltr">The evaluation of <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/headache" target="_blank">headaches</a> in <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/emergency-department" target="_blank">emergency departments</a> (ED) remains a formidable challenge, primarily due to the wide range of potential underlying causes. Distinguishing between benign primary <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/headache" target="_blank">headaches</a> and <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/cervicogenic-headache" target="_blank">secondary headaches</a>, which may be indicative of serious pathology, is crucial for effective patient management. In this complex <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/diagnosis" target="_blank">diagnostic</a> landscape, the introduction of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been nothing short of revolutionary, providing rapid, real-time imaging results directly at the bedside—essential in settings where time is of the essence.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.visj.2024.102021" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.visj.2024.102021</a></p> |
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