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Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal ... positional vertigo ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
of the affected ear ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... Maneuver #BPPV #Benign ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
affected right ear ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... down position. ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
affected right ear ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... down position. ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV (Animated Instructions)
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture,
of the affected ear ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... Maneuver #BPPV #Benign ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
of the affected ear ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... Maneuver #BPPV #Benign ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
your affected ear ... turned to the shoulder ... Maneuver #BPPV #positional ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam