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Acute Treatment of Migraine

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... #Migraine #Treatment ... #management #neurology ... #headache #medications
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #diuretics ... #diuresis #nephrology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
or at least 8 headache ... appropriate acute treatment ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Acute Treatment ... Non-pharmacologic Treatment ... Neuromodulation, Rest ... , Hydration, Meditation ... #management #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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acute migraine treatments ... Preventative Medications ... #Migraine #treatment ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Management ... Etiology: • Medications ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... STOP offending medications ... #nephrology #K
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Selection - Migraine Management ... month to avoid medication-overuse ... headache Rapidly ... #treatment #neurology ... #neurology
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
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of Hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia # ... treatment #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #nephrology
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison ... interested in medication ... assisted treatment ... vomiting, and headache