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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... worsen with head position ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... , positional episodes ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
- Short-lived (typically ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... with significant neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #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
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
down position. ... to the seated position ... degree angle toward his ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
down position. ... to the seated position ... degree angle toward his ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
sitting to supine position ... patient in this position ... to the upright position ... to the sitting position ... #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Motor Function Shoulder ... " position. ... Anterior Shoulder ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory
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
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV (Animated Instructions)
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture,
into a supine position ... remains in this position ... remains in this position ... remains in this position ... #vertigo #neurology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... affected part should ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... • Diagnosis: ... covering both gram positive