A. At least 10 episodes occurring on <1 day/month on average (<12 days/year) and fulfilling criteria B-D
B. Headache lasting from 30 minutes to 7 days
C. Headache has at least 2 of the following characteristics:
neurology
ICHD-II Diagnostic Criteria for Headache Attributed to Non-Vascular Intracranial Disorder
A. Progressive headache with at least 1 of the following characteristics and fulfilling criteria C-D:
- Daily occurrence
- Diffuse and/or constant (non-pulsating) pain
- Aggravated by coughing or straining
ICHD-II Diagnostic Criteria for Cluster Headache
Cluster headache
A. At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D
B. Severe or very severe unilateral orbital, supraorbital and/or temporal pain lasting 15-180 minutes if untreated
C. Headache is accompanied by at least 1 of the following:
Glasgow Coma Score
The Glasgow Coma Scale provides a score in the range 3-15; patients with scores of 3-8 are usually said to be in a coma. The total score is the sum of the scores in three categories. For adults the scores are as follows:
Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Centers for Disease Control Diagnostic Criteria
Clinically evaluated, unexplained, persistent, or relapsing fatigue that is:
- Of new or definite onset
- Not a result of ongoing exertion
- Not alleviated by rest
- Results in a substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, social, or personal activity
Sensory Dermatome Maps
The word dermatome refers to a correspondence between the skin and the nervous system. Sensory dermatome maps used to help localize the level of neurologic deficit.
FOUR Score for Comatose Patients
The Full Outline of UnResponsiveness (FOUR) score provides greater neurological detail than the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), recognizes a locked-in syndrome, and is superior to the GCS due to the availability of brainstem reflexes, breathing patterns, and the ability to recognize different stages of herniation.
Diagnostic Criteria of Hemorrhage in MRI of the Brain
The imaging characteristics of blood on MRI can be variable:
El Escorial Criteria for the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) requires
A. the presence of:
(A:1) evidence of lower motor neuron (LMN) degeneration by clinical, electrophysiological or neuropathologic examination,
(A:2) evidence of upper motor neuron (UMN) degeneration by clinical examination, and
(A:3) progressive spread of symptoms or signs within a region or to other regions, as determined by history or examination, together with
Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
NINDS-ADRDA Diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Probable AD: A plus one or more supportive features B, C, D, or E
Core diagnostic criteria