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Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
labyrinthitis • Head Position ... with vascular causes ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... diagnosis #findings #signs
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
Her ocular exam ... control of the iris ... pilocarpine which if positive ... anisocoria #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
) The examiner grasps ... shoulder down position ... to the seated position ... #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
) The examiner grasps ... shoulder down position ... to the seated position ... #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Examples: - Cataracts ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... Numbness in feet, positive ... Romberg sign ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology