The American journal of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MAGraine: Magnesium compared to conventional therapy for treatment of migraines.
Due to the healthcare burden associated with migraines, prompt and effective treatment is vital to improve patient outcomes and ED workflow. This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial. Adults who presented to the ED with a diagnosis of migraine from August of 2019 to March of 2020 were included. ⋯ There were no statistically significant differences in ED length of stay, rescue analgesia, or adverse effects. Reported adverse effects were dizziness, anxiety, and akathisia. No significant difference was observed in NRS at 30 min between magnesium, metoclopramide and prochlorperazine.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Treatment of migraine attacks by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in emergency department: A randomize controlled trial.
The primary purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy application in the emergency department. ⋯ TENS therapy is a fast-acting, effective therapy for the treatment of acute migraine in the emergency department.