Vertigo Flashcards
1
Q
what is vertigo
A
the sensation of movement, usually spinning
2
Q
features of viral labrynthitis
A
recent viral infection
sudden onset vertigo
nausea + vomiting
hearing may be affected
3
Q
features of vestibular neuronitis
A
recent viral infection
recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours- days
no hearing loss
4
Q
features of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
A
Triggered by change in head position e.g. rolling over in bed
lasts 10-20s
5
Q
what test is done to diagnose BPPV
A
Dix-Hallipike
6
Q
treatment of BPPV
A
Epley manœuvre
7
Q
features of Meniere’s disease
A
vertigo
sensorineural hearing loss
tinnitus
aural fullness
8
Q
features of verebrobasilar Ischaemia
A
elderly patient
vertigo on neck extension
9
Q
features of acoustic neuroma
A
vertigo
tinnitus
sensorineural hearing loss
absent corneal reflex
