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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 ... with repeated testing ... #physicalexam #testing
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
Vertigo Head ... Impulse Test Nystagmus ... Test of Skew ... #PhysicalExam #Testing ... #Vertigo #Central
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... between causes of peripheral ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Recurrent episodes lasting ... Chiefs @jmcchiefs #Peripheral
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Peripheral Vertigo ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... labyrinthitis • Head Position ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo

Peripheral Vertigo:
 - Benign Positional Vertigo
 - Vestibular Neuronitis
 - Meniere's
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... : - Benign Positional ... Causes #Central #Peripheral
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... a patient with vertigo ... reassuring for a PERIPHERAL ... cause of vertigo ... #Peripheral
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... usually lasting ... episode usually lasting ... #Peripheral #Central
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... VERTIGO • Age ... in head-hanging position
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Normal Test ... reassuring for a PERIPHERAL ... cause of vertigo ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... #Peripheral