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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Differentiating Benign ... (BPPV) From Vestibular ... ) • Epley maneuver ... #BPPV #Vestibular ... diagnosis #neurology #comparison
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... nystagmus • Benign ... neurologic symptoms/signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
distinguishing between causes ... Benign Paroxysmal ... (BPPV): - Timing ... certain movements Vestibular ... differential #diagnosis #comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
hours to days for vestibular ... vertigo (vestibular ... with vascular causes ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo ... syndrome (eg BPPV ... syndrome (eg central cause ... ) #Titrate #algorithm ... diagnosis #acute #vertigo
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Labyrinthitis Vestibular ... Labyrinthitis 1) Vertigo ... instability 3) Nausea ... Clinical • Benign ... Diagnosis #Symptoms #Signs
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... auditory findings BPPV ... positional episodes caused ... #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... Benign paroxysmal ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Vestibular neuritis ... varying neurologic signs
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Examples: - Benign ... (BPPV) - Meniere ... disease - Vestibular ... : Vertigo, imbalance ... positive Romberg sign
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
after a challenge maneuver ... cardiac output causes ... precede other signs ... expiratorv hold maneuver ... #criticalcare #comparison