Table 3.
Headache-specific neurologic exam findings documented by ED providers among cases versus controls
| Cases (n=53) | Controls (n=53) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundoscopic exam | 1 (1.9) | 0 | 0.32 |
| Meningeal signs | 11(20.8) | 13 (24.5) | 0.62 |
| Mental status | 50 (94.3) | 51 (96.2) | 0.56 |
| Otoscope | 4 (7.5) | 2 (3.8) | 0.41 |
| Visual fields | 27 (50.9) | 32 (60.4) | 0.28 |
| Pupillary exam | 31 (58.5) | 36 (67.9) | 0.32 |
| Ocular motility | 31 (58.5) | 37 (69.8) | 0.20 |
| Facial asymmetry | 32 (60.4) | 44 (83.0) | 0.01 |
| Sensation | 19 (35.8) | 19 (35.8) | 1.0 |
| Strength | 25 (47.2) | 26 (49.1) | 0.84 |
| Coordination | 22 (41.5) | 21 (39.6) | 0.85 |
| Gait evaluation | 11 (20.8) | 13 (24.5) | 0.67 |
| <2 components of the neurological examination documented | 16 (30.2) | 6 (11.3) | 0.03 |
| Any abnormality noted on neurological exam | 8 (15.1) | 12 (22.6) | 0.41 |
| Any abnormality noted on general medicine exam | 19 (35.8) | 27 (50.9) | 0.84 |