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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... ) • Epley maneuver ... in head-hanging position ... Recurrence: Rare (2
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal positional ... than 30 seconds), positional ... older adults. 2. ... neurologic complaints. 2. ... #Causes #differential
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for ... affected ear. 2) ... into a supine position ... #Epley #Maneuver ... #vertigo #neurology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... conditions (supine position ... #Hypertension #Differential ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... difficile PCR (Stool) 2. ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... loss of autonomy 2) ... ... laboratory tests ... the diagnostic workup ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential
Epley Maneuver for BPPV

Epley manuver
 - Epley begins after the last step of the Dix Hallpike
remains in the position ... approximately 1–2 ... neck in a fixed position ... patient in the new position ... Repositioning #Canalith #Vertigo
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... Glucose Challenge Test ... after - BW 2 ... ≥10.6 mmol/L, 2 ... 30 weeks) • Position