@article{ref1,
title="Survey of child neurologists on management of pediatric post-traumatic headache",
journal="Journal of child neurology",
year="2019",
author="Pearson, Rachel and Levyim, Desiree and Choe, Meeryo and Taraman, Sharief and Langdon, Raquel",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="883073819856837-883073819856837",
abstract="Traumatic brain injury causes significant morbidity in youth, and headache is the most common postconcussive symptom. No established guidelines exist for pediatric post-traumatic headache management. We aimed to characterize common clinical practices of child neurologists. Of 95 practitioners who completed our survey, most evaluate <50 pediatric concussion patients per year, and 38.9% of practitioners consistently use International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria to diagnose post-traumatic headache. Most recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as abortive therapy, though timing after injury and frequency of use varies, as does the time when providers begin prophylactic medications. Amitriptyline, topiramate, and vitamins/supplements are most commonly used for prophylaxis. Approach to rest and return to activities varies; one-third recommend rest for 1 to 3 days and then progressive return, consistent with current best practice. With no established guidelines for pediatric post-traumatic headache management, it is not surprising that practices vary considerably. Further studies are needed to define the best, evidence-based management for pediatric post-traumatic headache.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0883-0738",
doi="10.1177/0883073819856837",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0883073819856837"
}