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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
Oxygen treatment is effective in migraine with autonomic symptoms
Tim P Jürgens1, Laura H Schulte, Arne May
1Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany. t.juergens@uke.de
Introduction:
While inhalation of high-flow 100% oxygen is highly effective in cluster headache, studies on its efficacy in migraine are sparse and controversial.
Case:
We report the case of a 22-year-old patient with an eight-year history of strictly unilateral migraine without aura but cranial autonomic symptoms. She repeatedly responded completely to inhalation of high-flow pure oxygen within 15 min but suffered from recurrence of attacks within 30 min after discontinuation.
Discussion:
In line with experimental animal studies, this case suggests a clinically relevant efficacy of inhaled oxygen in patients with migraine with accompanying cranial autonomic symptoms.
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Administering Oxygen by Mask
Administering oxygen by mask is a common nursing intervention that provides supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or chronic lung conditions. This procedure involves delivering oxygen at a specified rate through a face mask connected to an oxygen source.
Equipment
The equipment necessary for this procedure includes: