When should a patient with a headache be rapidly evacuated?

A headache that is sudden and severe can be indicative of a serious underlying condition, such as a migraine, hemorrhage, or a brain aneurysm. This type of headache is often characterized by a quick onset and is described as the worst headache a person has ever experienced. Rapid evacuation in such cases is essential to ensure that the patient receives immediate medical evaluation and treatment, as these conditions can rapidly progress and lead to severe complications if not addressed promptly.

While nausea can occur with various types of headaches, it is the sudden and severe nature of the headache that raises the most significant concern for a potentially life-threatening situation. Other factors, like headache duration, alone do not necessarily warrant immediate evacuation unless they are accompanied by more severe symptoms. Therefore, the focus should be on the severity and sudden onset of the headache to determine the urgency of evacuation.