[Headache treatment in the pediatric emergency department].

INTRODUCTION

Headache is the second most frequent cause of neurological consultations in the pediatric emergency department. Patients become frequent visitors per year due to headaches, evidence-based treatment should be used.

METHODS

A search of publications within the last 5 years was conducted in different databases.

DISCUSSION: Strategies for a systematic approach in the evaluation of red flags, and recommendations for a rational use in neuroimaging studies are presented. Primary headaches are frequently seen in the emergency department. Migraine evidence-based treatment in the emergency department is reviewed.