Gómez HW

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 121-127
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ABSTRACT

The correct approach on the chief complaint of headache is important because of the potential for serious, adverse outcomes in these patients.
Detection of alarm symptoms is a priority; appropriate initial identification, evaluation, and management of these patients are an integral part of emergency medicine clinical practice.

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