Day Medicine Unit Offers Expanded Options for Migraine Treatment
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Children who need immediate care for a migraine flare-up can receive IV medications in our Day Medicine Unit as an alternative to the Emergency Department.
We are pleased to announce that, as part of our ongoing commitment to better serve families, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will now provide an additional treatment option for patients with migraine headaches. Children who experience a migraine flare-up that requires immediate care may now receive IV medications in our Day Medicine Unit as an alternative to the Emergency Department.
The Day Medicine Unit is an outpatient unit for patients who require nursing care and observation during or following treatments. Below are some frequently asked questions about the unit.
For questions, please contact the Division of Neurology at 215-590-1719 or discuss this treatment option with your CHOP Neurologist. We look forward to providing expert and convenient care for your child.