New Guidelines Recommend Nerve Blocks for Migraine ER Treatment

New guidelines recommend nerve blocks for migraine ER treatment

People hospitalized for a debilitating migraine should receive targeted nerve blocks rather than IV opioids, new treatment guidelines suggest.

Nerve Blocks Now Recommended For ER Migraine Treatment

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Barrow, University of Calgary Study Urges “Major Change” to Migraine Treatment in Emergency Departments

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print A new study by Phoenix’s Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Calgary has found which injectable treatments showed the most benefit for migraine patients and should be routinely offered by emergency departments when feasible. The findings from the study will update the guidelines for the American Headache Society. (PHOENIX – Dec. 5, 2025) – Based on a systematic review of clinical trial data, …