BPPV

Question 1

Define BPPV

Answer 1

vertigo lasting seconds to minutes on changing head position

Question 2

aetiology of BPPV?

Answer 2

• Displacement of otoliths

Question 3

epidemiology of BPPV?

Answer 3

• most common causes of vertigo

* average onset 55 years

Question 4

presenting symptoms of BPPV?

Answer 4

• Vertigo triggered by change in head position
- Commonly rolling over in bed
• Associated with nausea
• Episode lasts 10-20 seconds

Question 5

investigation into BPPV?

Answer 5

• Hallpike test