Headache
Concussion
Increased intracranial pressure
Migraine
Tension type headache
- Describe the anatomy and pain sensing structures of the head and neck
- Classify headaches by etiology and explain the pathophysiology of each type
- Outline the pathophysiology of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
- Describe the tissue origins and pathophysiology of central nervous system tumors
- Apply the basic principles of pharmacology in the management of headache
Overview & Foundational Knowledge
| Headache in Children Klein J, Koch T. Headache in Children. Pediatrics in Review 2020; 41(4): 159-171.
https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2017-0012 Good review article outlining appropriate history questions when encountering a patient with headache, approach to primary vs. secondary headache disorders and a comprehensive overview of pharmacological and nonpharmacological approach to treatment. |
| Headache in Children and Adolescents. Szperka C. Headache in Children and Adolescents. Continuum 2021; 27(3): 703-731.
https://doi.org/10.1212/con.0000000000000993 Comprehensive overview of approach to headache diagnosis and management. Reviews up to date evidence in headache management of treatment. |
| Pediatric Hydrocephalus: Current State of Diagnosis and Treatment. Zachary Wright, Thomas W. Larrew, Ramin Eskandari; Pediatric Hydrocephalus: Current State of Diagnosis and Treatment. Pediatr Rev November 2016; 37 (11): 478–490.
https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2015-0134 Good overview of pediatric hydrocephalus with very informative images. |
Clinical Resources
| Sport-related concussion and bodychecking in children and youth: Evaluation, management, and policy implications CPS position statement
https://pedsconcussion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Tool-2.2-PECARN-Management-Algorithm.pdf PECARN algorithm for head imaging in children after head trauma |
| Patient Education Resource Kit: Migraine Management in one source!
https://migrainecanada.org/patient-education-resource-kit-migraine-management-in-one-source/ A great patient resource outlining pathophysiology of headache, migraine care, and pharmaceutical interventions. This is not pediatric specific, but much of this information does apply to the pediatric population. |
| The Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion
A great up-to-date clinical practice guideline |
| Approach to Pediatric Migraines
https://pedscases.com/approach-pediatric-migraines A good summary of an approach to pediatric migraine. |
| Elevated Intracranial Pressure
https://pedscases.com/elevated-intracranial-pressure A good summary of an approach to increased intracranial pressure. |
Virtual Patients or Cases
| Approach to Pediatric Migraines
https://www.pedscases.com/approach-pediatric-migraines Podcast about pediatric migraine |
| Episodic Syndromes That May Be Associated with Migraine in Children
https://www.pedscases.com/episodic-syndromes-may-be-associated-migraine-children This podcast covers episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children. |
Cards
| Headache
Canuc-Paeds physician authored, replayable cases |
