Acta neurologica Scandinavica
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of greater occipital nerve blockade in treating acute migraine-related headaches in emergency departments.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a greater occipital nerve (GON) blockade against a placebo and classical treatments (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs + metoclopramide) among patients who were admitted to the emergency department (ED) with acute migraine headaches. ⋯ A GON blockade was as effective as an IV dexketoprofen + metoclopramide treatment and superior to a placebo in patients with acute migraine headaches. Despite being an invasive procedure, a GON blockade might be an effective option for acute migraine treatment in the ED due to its rapid, easy, and safe application.