title: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Acute Care Setting.
abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo characterized by brief episodes provoked by head movements. The first attack of BPPV usually occurs in bed or upon getting up. Because it often begins abruptly, it can be alarming and lead to emergency department evaluation. The episodes of spinning often last 10 to 20 seconds, but may occasionally last as long as 1 minute. There are several forms of BPPV. In nearly all cases, highly effective treatment can be offered to patients. This article reviews the current state of our understanding of this condition and its management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 240 West Thomas Road, Suite 301, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA. Electronic address: tfife@email.arizona.edu.
authors.forename: Terry D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Fife
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Park-Klinik Weissensee, Schoenstrasse 80, Berlin 13086, Germany.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: von Brevern
mesh_terms: D065635:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans
keywords: Canalith repositioning maneuver; Canalolithiasis; Cupulolithiasis; Dizziness; Liberatory maneuver; Paroxysmal vertigo; Positional vertigo