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Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... in head-hanging position ... • Nystagmus and ... findings #signs #bppv
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... labyrinthitis • Head Position ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... and torsional nystagmus ... consistent with BPPV
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
minutes to days • Nystagmus ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived, positional ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Characteristic eye movements found in Downbeat Nystagmus

Downbeat nystagmus (downward fast phase) is the most common of
movements found in Downbeat ... Nystagmus Downbeat ... nystagmus (downward ... The differential ... Eye Center #Downbeat
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV ... patient in this position ... to the upright position ... Nystagmus 2. ... DixHallpike #Maneuver #BPPV
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... identify posterior BPPV ... patient in supine position ... But a downbeat nystagmus ... Maneuver #Diagnosis #BPPV
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... identify posterior BPPV ... patient in supine position ... But a downbeat nystagmus ... Maneuver #Diagnosis #BPPV
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential ... unidirectonal nystagmus ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... bidirectional nystagmus ... Vertigo #Neurology #Differential
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV): ... Peripheral #Vertigo #differential