NICE In My Practice ABDUL-RAHMAN GOMAA PCMD - YEAR 5 10 TH JUNE 2015
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Case 1 19 Female Presented with a 6 hour of one sided headache and aura Recently diagnosed with migraine by GP and started on 5mg amitriptyline Otherwise, fit and well. Dilemmas: 1- How would we manage the acute migraine episode?
Case 1
19 Female Presented with a 6 hour of one sided headache and aura Recently diagnosed with migraine by GP and started on 5mg amitriptyline Otherwise, fit and well. Dilemmas: 1- How would we manage the acute migraine episode? 2- How can we prevent further episodes?
Case 1
Case 1 - Outcome Acutely Long-term
Case 2 47 Female Presented with a 2 day history of nasal congestion and facial discomfort. Tried intranasal decongestant which didn’t help. Had a similar episode last year, was prescribed antibiotics “which cleared her nose immediately” Otherwise, fit and well. Questions: Should we prescribe antibiotics?
Case 2
Case 2 - Outcome Immediately Long-term?
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