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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... #Algorithm #differential
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... returns to sitting position ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... Hallpike test: Positive ... in head-hanging position ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
a patient with vertigo ... Nystagmus #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Positive ... #Neurology #Central ... #Vertigo
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Dysfunction - Imbalance, neurologic ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... labyrinthitis • Head Position ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... remains in this position ... remains in this position ... remains in this position ... #vertigo #neurology
Dematome map in prone / bent position. 

#neurology #physicalexam #dermatome #nerves #distribution #prone
in prone / bent position ... #neurology #physicalexam
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
child in the prone position ... escape #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... Benign #paroxysmal #positional ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam