Understanding Headaches Classification

Authors

  • Erin K. Purdy-Payne Resident Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
  • Larry B. Mellick Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/EMOJ-4-146

Keywords:

International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD), Headaches, Headaches classification, Emergency department, Emergency medicine, Differential diagnosis of headache, Headache management, Primary headaches, Secondary headaches, Cranial neuropathies

Abstract

In this mini-review, the authors introduce and discuss the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), an important tool in the diagnosis and management of headaches and other causes of orofacial pain, such as the cranial neuropathies.

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Published

2018-04-27

How to Cite

Erin K. Purdy-Payne, & Larry B. Mellick. (2018). Understanding Headaches Classification. Emergency Medicine, 4(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.17140/EMOJ-4-146

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2018): Volume 4 Issue 1 2018

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