BPPV Flashcards
how long does vertigo last in BPPV
<1 min
what causes vertigo in BPPV
changes in position of head movement
list 3 other symptoms that may be present in BPPV
nausea vomiting vertigo light headedness imbalance
true/false
hearing is not affected in BPPV
TRUE
it is not a feature of BPPV
list 2 symptoms that are NOT present in BPPV
hearing loss
tinnitus
which test can be performed to diagnose BPPV
dix-hallpike manoeuvre
what sign might be present when carrying out the dix-hallpike manoeuvre
nystagmus
what option of management should be considered in patients with BPPV
watchful waiting
most recover and settle without treatment
what manoeuvre can be carried out to treat BPPV
eply manoeuvre
up to how long can recovery take for BPPV
up to a couple of weeks
what exercises can the patient do at home for BPPV
brandt-daroff exercises
after how long would you tell the patient to arrange a follow up if symptoms have not resolved
4 weeks
what 2 tests can be used for treatment of BPPV
eply manoeuvre
brandt-daroff exercises
