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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 ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
What is Epley Maneuver?
In medical terminology, Epley Maneuver is a repositioning procedure that is used to
What is Epley Maneuver ... treat BPPV or vertigo ... in the ear canals ... posterior or interior parts ... Repositioning #Canalith #Vertigo
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(BPPV) - Short-lived ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... with significant neurologic ... attacks with varying neurologic ... 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 ... such that the shoulders ... Supports the patient ... #DixHallpike #Maneuver ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... #Epley #Maneuver ... paroxysmal #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
affected right ear ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... BPPV #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
affected right ear ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... BPPV #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
dizziness and less vertigo ... Wait for any vertigo ... your affected ear ... turned to the shoulder ... #neurology #instructions
Brandt Daroff Exercise for Treatment of BPPV
This maneuver resembles the Semont maneuver. Also, this maneuver is
Semont maneuvers ... of the affected ear ... seconds or until the vertigo ... BPPV #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver
 • Turn head to 45° and then rapidly lay patient to a supine position
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver ... toward the affected ear ... Dix #HaIlpike #Maneuver ... #neurology #vertigo