Headaches and Migraines - The Pain Care for Primary Care Course
Explore the comprehensive management of headaches and migraines in this 46-minute lecture by Wendy Wright, FNP, designed for primary care physicians, PAs, and NPs. Delve into crucial topics such as differentiating between primary and secondary headaches, recognizing red flags, understanding migraine triggers, and exploring the migraine process. Learn about diagnostic criteria for episodic migraine without aura and various treatment approaches, including non-pharmacologic options, stratified care vs. step care, and Level A and B recommendations for effective management. Gain insights into cluster headaches, long-term oral options for headache treatment, and strategies for handling status migrainosus. Enhance your ability to diagnose, assess, and treat patients presenting with headache and migraine-related symptoms, ultimately improving your competence and confidence in pain management within primary care settings.