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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... worsen with head position ... episodes caused ... #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Causes
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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Causes of Hemiplegia ... • Aphasia • Apraxia ... Cognition/Confusion, Dementia ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... #Causes
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Algorithm Presyncope ... Associated with nausea ... #Algorithm #dizzy ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
any nystagmus or vertigo ... shoulder down position ... to the seated position ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
any nystagmus or vertigo ... shoulder down position ... to the seated position ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
dizziness and less vertigo ... Wait for any vertigo ... Maneuver #BPPV #positional ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Brandt Daroff Exercise for Treatment of BPPV
This maneuver resembles the Semont maneuver. Also, this maneuver is
upright, seated position ... seconds or until the vertigo ... eases off, whichever ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... : Vertigo, imbalance ... Examples: - Dementia ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology