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Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... patient in this position ... to the upright position ... #Dix #Hallpike ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver
 • Turn head to 45° and then rapidly lay patient to a supine position
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver ... patient to a supine position ... toward the affected ear ... TylerLarsenMD #Dix ... #neurology #vertigo
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
Targeted Exam: HINTS, Dix-Hallpike ... dizzy #algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... Positive Hallpike ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Ocular Nystagmus in PSC BPPV after Dix Hallpike Maneuver

This is a case of right posterior semicircular
PSC BPPV after Dix ... Hallpike Maneuver ... beating to left ear ... BPPV #Posterior #Dix ... ophthalmology #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... Animated) The DixHallpike ... patient in supine position ... #Dix #Hallpike # ... Diagnosis #BPPV #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... Diagnosis of BPPV The DixHallpike ... patient in supine position ... #Dix #Hallpike # ... Diagnosis #BPPV #neurology
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
head in dependent position ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... dental infection: ear ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
Epley Maneuver for BPPV

Epley manuver
 - Epley begins after the last step of the Dix Hallpike
last step of the Dix ... Hallpike - Patient ... remains in the position ... the unaffected ear ... neck in a fixed position
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology