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25 sty 2016 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo in older adults. Beyond the unpleasant sensation of vertigo, BPPV also negatively affects older adults' gait and balance and increases their risk of falling.
26 gru 2022 · The initial step in managing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is patient education and proper counseling. In the cases of lateral or horizontal canal and superior or anterior canal BPPV, a referral to a tertiary care facility is recommended. A particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) should be done in the cases of posterior canal BPPV unless ...
1 mar 2017 · This update of a 2008 guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation provides evidence-based recommendations to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), defined as a disorder of the inner ear characterized by repeated episodes of positional vertigo.
5 gru 2019 · To define the best up-to-date practical approach to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Both posterior and horizontal canal BPPV canalith repositioning maneuvers (Semont, Epley, and Gufoni’s maneuvers) are level 1 evidence treatment for evidence-based medicine.
4 wrz 2023 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can be diagnosed and treated at bedside with positional testing and maneuvers. Appropriate and timely recognition and treatment for BPPV can ameliorate symptoms of vertigo and spinning, reduce fall risk and healthcare costs, and minimize disability.
Methods: Charts of 458 patients diagnosed with BPPV in primary care between 2018-22 were reviewed. Encounters where the diagnosis of BPPV was were identified. From the clinical encounter note demographics, symptomatology, management, and treatment were extracted.
26 paź 2021 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can lead to an increased fall risk in older adults. Therefore, we examined the influence of age on the effectiveness of canalith-repositioning procedures (CRPs) for the treatment of BPPV.
