11 Questions
What is the correct position of the patient's head during the Dix Hallpike Test?
45 degrees towards the suspected side
What should be observed during the Side Lying Test for posterior/anterior canal issues?
Ocular motion with eyes open
What should be done if the Dix Hallpike Test does not elicit a strong reaction?
Repeat the test
What is indicated by GEOTROPIC nystagmus that lasts less than a minute?
Horizontal Canalithiasis
What risk factor is mentioned in the text for developing Canalithiasis?
Age over 50
What is the most common cause of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in adults?
Altered endolymphatic flow
In which type of BPPV does the otoconia escape the otoliths and enter the semicircular canals or the cupula?
Canalithiasis
What is a distinguishing feature of Cupulolithiasis in BPPV cases?
It worsens with positional changes
Which type of nystagmus is typically seen in Canalithiasis BPPV?
Horizontal nystagmus
What is a characteristic symptom of Cupulolithiasis compared to Canalithiasis?
Vertigo alleviated by rest
Which age group is more likely to experience Cupulolithiasis according to the text?
Elderly individuals
Test your knowledge on the presentation findings used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in adults. Learn about the displacement of otoconia and its impact on the endolymphatic flow in the inner ear. Explore the two types of BPPV: canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis.
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