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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 ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
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 ... #neurology #Animated
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
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
minutes to days • Nystagmus ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived, positional
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... and torsional nystagmus ... consistent with BPPV ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Primary Downbeat Nystagmus on Ocular Examination

Primary downbeat nystagmus, most evident on looking down and out .
Primary Downbeat ... Nystagmus on Ocular ... nystagmus, most ... #Nystagmus #Ocular ... #physicalexam #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 ... to the upright position ... Nystagmus 2. ... DixHallpike #Maneuver #BPPV ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
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 ... Eye Center #Downbeat ... Ophthalmology #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
examiners nose • Nystagmus ... Vertigo #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison