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Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD ... Speech and/or language ... difficulty, Dysphasic language ... for by another ICHD ... neurology #headache #ICHD3
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
Migraine without Aura ... Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD ... for by another ICHD ... #Migraine #Aura ... neurology #headache #ICHD3
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Blurred Vision → • Aura ... 60 minutes each aura ... Visual, Sensory, Language ... neurology #headache #ICHD3
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
- Presence of aura ... seizure - Onset, aura ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Nonpharmacologic Interventions (pediatric and adult)
Physical (Sensory) Interventions
 - Comfort
Assessment and Management ... and therapeutic language ... #Management #
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
• Triggers: ATRA ... or 15 days of ATRA ... WBC • Continue ATRA ... APML #diagnosis #management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Phonophobia +/- aura ... primary #secondary #management
EMERGENCY CARE OF THE TRANSGENDER PATIENT - Language Guidelines and Disparities

A transgender or gender nonconforming person
TRANSGENDER PATIENT - Language ... respectful with language ... #Management #Transgender ... #LGBTQ #Language
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Laura Duggan @drlauraduggan ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management
Neurological Disorders and the Creative Process
Behavior:
 • Obsession and repetition: Frontotemporal Dementia/ Corticobasal degeneration
 • Functional
intoxication • Visual Auras ... Obsession and language