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Benign Proximal Positional Vertigo Flashcards

1
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What is BPPV?

A

vertigo when looking up/turning in bed/bending forward/moving head quickly

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What is the pathophysiology behind BPPV?

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otolith material from the utricle is displaced in the semicircular canals - most commonly the posterior semicircular canal

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How does BPPV present?

A

vertigo PLUS:
visual disturbance
weakness
numbness

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How is BPPV tested for?

A

Hallpikes test - shows if posterior BPPV as the iris will twist towards the ground (geotrophic)

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How is BPPV treated?

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Epley manouvre - moves the crystals away from the ampulla and back to the vestibule - 90% are symptom free after this

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How long do episodes of BPPV last for?

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minutes

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