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Within the device, fluid is present along with a particle that simulates the otoconia, which are small, loose particles associated with BPPV. The purpose of this device is to visually guide individuals through the treatment procedure for BPPV, known as the particle repositioning maneuver or Epley maneuver.
When performing the Dix–Hallpike test, patients are lowered quickly to a supine position (lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up) with the neck extended 30 degrees below horizontal by the clinician performing the maneuver. [3] The Dix–Hallpike and the side-lying testing position have yielded similar results.
The Epley maneuver or repositioning maneuver is a maneuver used by medical professionals to treat one common cause of vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) [1] [needs update] of the posterior or anterior canals of the ear. [2]
A positive test is indicated by the patient report of a reproduction of vertigo and clinician observation of nystagmus. Both the Dix–Hallpike and the side-lying testing position have yielded similar results, and as such the side-lying position can be used if the Dix–Hallpike cannot be performed easily. [26]
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Patients with vestibular disorders may go through the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, in which the patient is seated with legs extended and rotates the head 45 degrees. The patient is then asked to lie down on the table and checked for nystagmus , or uncontrollable eye movements.
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