Vestibular Flashcards
What is the Vestibuloocular Reflex (VOR)?
Head/eye movement coordination –> maintains stable image
What is the Vestibulospinal Reflex (VSR)?
- VSR attempts to stabilize the body and control movement
- Stability of head when moving and with trunk in upright postures
What are the characteristics of Peripheral Vertigo?
- Episodic & short duration
- Autonomic symptoms present
- Precipitating factor
- Pallor, Sweating
- Auditory fullness
- Tinnitus
What are the characteristics of Central Vertigo?
- Autonomic Symptoms LESS severe than central
- Loss of consciousness can occur
- Neurological symptoms present including:
* Diplopia
* Hemianopsia
* Weakness
* Numbness
* Ataxia
* Dysarthria
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
BPPV
Peripheral
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Meningitis
Central
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Migraine Headache
Central
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Complications or neurologic origin post ear infections
Central
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Meniere’s Disease
Peripheral
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Infection
Peripheral
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Trauma/Tumor
Both central and peripheral
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Cerebellar Degeneration Disorders (ex: alcoholism)
Central
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Metabolic Disorders (ex: DM)
Peripheral
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Acute alcohol intoxication
Peripheral
Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?
Multiple Sclerosis
Central
