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PECARN Head CT Decision Aid

The Head CT Choice decision aid was developed in Rochester, Minnesota. Full
PECARN Head CT Decision ... Aid The Head ... CT Choice decision ... elsewhere.9 The decision ... disadvantages of cranial CT
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
from Peripheral Vertigo ... • Head Impulse ... : Head thrust 10 ... Central #Peripheral #Vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... Can worsen with head ... position change • Neurologic ... Positive head impulse ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
vs Peripheral Vertigo ... Head Impulse ... PhysicalExam #Testing #Vertigo ... Central #Peripheral #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
Exam - Abnormal Head ... demonstrates: 1) Normal Head ... Left 2) Abnormal Head ... a patient with vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Exam - Normal Head ... patient as a normal head ... test to the left and ... a patient with vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
with significant neurologic ... shortly after head ... and 67% had headache ... attacks with varying neurologic ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
Exam - Abnormal Head ... demonstrates: 1) Normal Head ... Left 2) Abnormal Head ... a patient with vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
delay in nystagmus and ... vertigo once in ... head-hanging position ... symptoms in head-hanging ... in head-hanging
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Central Vertigo ... labyrinthitis • Head ... toward nose) • Head ... can worsen with head ... symptoms #comparison #neurology