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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
of BPPV (Animated ... ) is a diagnostic ... But in undefined cases ... Dix #Hallpike #DixHallpike ... #BPPV #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
test (Nylen Barany ... test) is a diagnostic ... But in undefined cases ... Dix #Hallpike #DixHallpike ... #BPPV #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV ... such that the shoulders ... Dix #Hallpike #DixHallpike ... #Instructions #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... The evaluation should ... include a: • Neurologic ... #Diagnosis #otology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Temporal arteritis should ... vision or black spots ... #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... If ok with ICU team ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... should be ordered ... #management #neurology ... #differential
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
positional vertigo (BPPV ... ) - Short-lived ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology