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Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... toward the downward ear ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam ... findings #signs #bppv
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived, positional ... #diagnosis #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... affected right ear ... to have become adherent ... #positional #vertigo ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... affected right ear ... to have become adherent ... #positional #vertigo ... clinical #video #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cataracts - Macular ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis