EDGE24: Assessment and Management of Acute Severe Headache
Acute Severe Headache
EDGE24 Emergency Medicine
Please note there is a new version of this module.
Your EDGE24 modules will count toward your EDGE26 certificate !
There is no requirement to complete any of the EDGE modules a second time. For EDGE24 modules you are not yet enrolled in, you are directed to enrol in the equivalent EDGE26 module and continue your path through the EDGE course. At the completion of all 24 modules you will be able to request an EDGE26 Course Certificate (36 CPD Hours).
EDGE24 Module 7 : Acute Headache
Latest Course Update: January 2024
Acute headache is a common presenting problem. Although often due to benign causes, headache may signal serious or life threatening disease such as meningitis or subarachnoid haemorrhage. The first priority is to search for factors indicating a serious underlying cause and at the same time provide relief to the patient for the symptoms of headache.
In this module we explore the clinical approach the acute headache and focus on identifying the Red Flags that indicate a significant risk for serious disease and a need to investigate the patient. We also consider the most effective approach to the pharmacological management of the patient who presents with severe migraine headache.
Accreditation
A "Course Certificate" for 36 CPD hours can be requested upon completion of all 24 modules. The course is CPD accredited for the 2023-2025 triennium with ACRRM (Course Code : 28766) and RACGP (Course Code : 403496: 24.5 Educational Activity and 11.5 Reviewing Performance Hours).