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HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Abnormal ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
= Central Cause ... This patient as ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... a patient with vertigo ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... of vertigo. ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... a patient with vertigo ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... of vertigo. ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... with a peripheral cause ... cause of AVS. ... a stand-alone test ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Causes of Vertigo ... Peripheral Causes ... often classified as ... a "central vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Normal ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... of vertigo. ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... with vascular causes ... , such as with posterior ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
coagulopathy Pregnancy test ... possible ectopic vs ... pregnancy related cause ... • IV conjugated ... long-term therapy #AUB