Week 2 Highlights Flashcards
what is the pathophys of meniere’s dz
inc hydraulic pressure w/i inner ear endolymphatic system
what are 7 sx experienced during a Meniere’s attack
fullness of ear
reduction in hearing
tinnitus
vertigo
postural imbalance
nystagmus
followed by n/v
what is the duration of meniere’s attack
> 20min to <24hrs
what is the symptomology s/p a meniere’s attack
gradual abatement of sx
s/p severe attack - exhaustion, sleep for hours
generally ambulatory w/i 72hrs
may have some postural unsteadiness for days-weeks then will return to normal
how can hearing be impacted after a meniere’s attack and long term
hearing can return to baseline or may have residual permanent sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) w/ lower frequencies
long term decline inhearing is expected
what is our main focus when treating someone w meniere’s
education
what role does vestibular play in treating meniere’s dz
not the primary treatment
when could vestib rehab be useful in treating meniere’s (3)
s/p vestib ablation procedure
hypofunction present
impaired postural control
what is vestibular “prehab”, when is it implemented in meniere’s and why
vestibular rehab 2wks prior to planned vestibular ablation (ITG)
induce compensation pre-op
enhance post op recovery
what are 3 other disorders associated w vestib migraines
motion sensitivity
meniere’s
idiopathic BPPV
per IHS criteria, what is a migraine w/o aura
lasts 4-72hrs if not treated
must have 2:
* U/L location
* pulsatile quality
* * mod to severe intensity*
* * aggravated by exertion/stair negotiation*
must have 1:
* n/v
* photophobia
* phonophobia
what is the HINTS exam
stroke suspected if any of the following exist:
* normal head thrust
* direction changing nystagmus in eccentric gaze
* skew deviation (vertical ocular misalignment)
what are the vestibular connections to oculomotor nuclei
3 neuron arc from SCC:
* vestibular nuclei
* ascending tracts (b/l via MLF)
* oculomotor nuclei in brainstem (CN III, IV, IV)
what function do several vestibular connections have and where are the majority located
autonomic functions
in midbrain, pons, and medulla
what oculomotor deficit is commonly seen in advanced PD
slow hypometric saccades
what are some examples of vestibular interventions appropriate for a pt w advanced PD
work on saccades
occular function
incorporate visual exercises into training (ie during balance training)
what is the relationship b/w slow saccades and fall risk in PD
turning performance is impaired in PD and may be influenced by saccade dysfunction
* association b/w saccade function and turning performance may be indicative of the key role saccades plays in initiating proper turning kinematics
what is the pathophys of cerebellopontine angle lesions
compression of brainstem and CNVIII
what is are the 2 most prevalent etiologies of cerebellopontine angle lesions
acoustic neuroma
meningioma
how are cerebellopontine angle lesions dx (5)
hearing loss
ringing in ear
sometimes: dizziness, fullness, imbalance
what imaging would show cerebellopontine angle lesions
MRI w contrast