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Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... nose) • Head Position ... signs #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Time course and ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV): ... #Vertigo #differential ... #diagnosis #comparison
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Vertigo Peripheral ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived, positional ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Causes of Vertigo Peripheral ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... Central #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... vertigo (BPPV) ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... Vertigo #Causes #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... patient's head and ... This maneuver is popular ... #neurology #instructions ... #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... patient's head and ... This maneuver is popular ... #neurology #instructions ... #clinical #video
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... Examples: - Peripheral ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology