Journal article
The use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for acute headache in the postconcussive youth: A pilot study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Acute postconcussive headaches are problematic for children after mild traumatic brain injury. There are no evidence-based guidelines for their management. This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility and efficacy of routine analgesia administration.
METHODS: A four-arm open-label randomized controlled trial pilot/feasibility study was conducted: (i) acetaminophen, (ii) ibuprofen, (iii) alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen and …
Authors
Petrelli T; Farrokhyar F; McGrath P; Sulowski C; Sobhi G; DeMatteo C; Giglia L; Singh SK
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 2–6
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 1, 2017
DOI
10.1093/pch/pxw011
ISSN
1205-7088