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Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
than a minute for BPPV ... forehead) in classic posterior ... , such as with posterior ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived ... Hallpike test (posterior ... #differential #diagnosis
Dizziness - Central and Peripheral Causes - Differential Diagnosis
Central Causes:
 • Cerebrovascular:  vertebrobasilar, TIA, Wallenburg,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tumours: CPA, posterior ... Acoustic Neuroma • BPPV ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Peripheral: BPPV ... Syphilis, Cerebellar/Posterior ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... fracture • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
What is Epley Maneuver?
In medical terminology, Epley Maneuver is a repositioning procedure that is used to
used to treat BPPV ... either in the posterior ... or interior parts ... #Management #BPPV
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... dislocations (posterior ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... #Management #Emergency
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
: Neuropraxia (posterior ... control • Splint: Posterior ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Proximal #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
pads (anterior & posterior ... syndrome • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
Maneuver for the Diagnosis ... used to identify posterior ... BPPV. ... nystagmus indicates posterior ... #BPPV #neurology