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Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... or supine roll test ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
the 50-second test ... to maintain the position ... Drift #Pyramidal #PhysicalExam
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
in the supine position ... A positive test ... (Fajersztajn’s test ... This test is 90% ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test ... in the neutral position ... The test is positive ... #Fovea #Sign #Test ... clinical #video #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Fecal occult blood test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
Slump Test for Sciatica ... the Lasègue's tests ... , the Slump Test ... in the seated position ... Lumbar #Spine #PhysicalExam
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
Slump Test for Sciatica ... the Lasègue's tests ... , the Slump Test ... in the seated position ... Lumbar #Spine #PhysicalExam
Cyriax Release Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Positioned behind the patient, the examiner tilt's the patient's drunk
Cyriax Release Test ... Outlet Syndrome Positioned ... , holding this position ... The test is positive ... clinical #video #physicalexam