Dix Hallpike Test
Core ENT Procedures
360 video
Use this resource in conjunction with your clinical training
Experience Summary
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), can be debilitating for the individual suffering from this. The symptoms are extreme, however if the condition identified with the Dix-Hallpike test, can be easily treated with the Epley manoeuvre.
Learning outcomes
- Learn how to diagnose BPPV
- Understand the positioning of the patient relative to the examiner, and learn some ergonomic tips and tricks.
- Understand this is potentially very uncomfortable for the patient, counsel for this.
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