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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... auditory findings BPPV ... Positive Hallpike ... test (posterior ... #Algorithm #differential
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Findings During Hallpike ... Test in Posterior ... (BPPV) • Latency ... fatigability) #dixhallpike ... findings #signs #bppv
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
(BPPV) From Vestibular ... test: Positive ... consistent with BPPV ... #BPPV #Vestibular ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver
 • Turn head to 45° and then rapidly lay patient to a supine position
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver ... The test is positive ... TylerLarsenMD #Dix ... #neurology #vertigo ... #bppv #management
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
Targeted Exam: HINTS, Dix-Hallpike ... • Vestibular (vertigo ... Dizziness #dizzy #algorithm ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... for BPPV Procedure ... 45° towards the test ... #Hallpike #DixHallpike ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... The DixHallpike ... patient in supine position ... #Dix #Hallpike # ... DixHallpike #Maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... Animated) The DixHallpike ... #Dix #Hallpike # ... DixHallpike #Maneuver ... #neurology #Animated
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Spec 81% for dx ... of IA PPV ... the use of this test ... in BAL does not differentiate ... blood products #BetaDGlucan