CRACKCast E019 - Dizziness and Vertigo - a podcast by The CanadiEM.org Team

from 2016-04-29T11:00

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This episode covers Chapter 19 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.

Episode overview:

  1. Compare characteristics of peripheral and central vertigo
  2. What are risk factors for central causes of vertigo?
  3. List 4 vestibulotoxic drugs.
  4. Describe the Hallpike Maneuver and the Epley Maneuver
  5. List 5 causes of Peripheral Vertigo and describe features of illness
  6. List 5 causes of Central Vertigo and describe the features of illness

Wisecracks:

  1. HINTS exam
  2. Pathophysiology stumper:
    • Why does dizziness or vertigo lead to nausea, sweating, malaise?
  3. What is the barbecue roll?

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