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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
(BPPV) From Vestibular ... and torsional nystagmus ... impulse test: Negative ... consistent with BPPV ... #BPPV #Vestibular
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis ... (BPPV); worsens ... hearing loss (labyrinthitis ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
minutes to days • Nystagmus ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... auditory findings BPPV ... Vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis ... hearing loss (labyrinthitis
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
Unidirectional Nystagmus ... Video by Dr. ... Unidirectional #Nystagmus ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Negative #Neurology
Ocular Nystagmus in PSC BPPV after Dix Hallpike Maneuver

This is a case of posterior semicircular canal
Ocular Nystagmus ... in PSC BPPV after ... sudhir_kothari #Ocular ... #Nystagmus #BPPV ... Maneuver #clinical #video
Ocular Nystagmus in PSC BPPV after Dix Hallpike Maneuver

This is a case of right posterior semicircular
Ocular Nystagmus ... in PSC BPPV after ... sudhir_kothari #Ocular ... #Nystagmus #BPPV ... Maneuver #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... Allow any nystagmus ... Again, allow any nystagmus ... This maneuver is popular ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... Allow any nystagmus ... Again, allow any nystagmus ... This maneuver is popular ... instructions #clinical #video
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... Cataracts - Macular ... paroxysmal positional vertigo ... (BPPV) - Meniere ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo