Management of Posterior SCC Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

ISBN-13: 9783659863837 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 60 str.

Hanaa Elsanadiky

Opis

The author's research theme is the issue of Dizziness, focusing on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which is common disorder. BPPV causes severe attacks of dizziness with change of head position, and it is sometimes associated with nausea and vomiting. In this way you can see how patients feel, and their panic. The main aim of this book is to present the author's medical experience in two combined research papers, which both analyze the diagnosis and management of Posterior Semicircular Canal BPPV. Benefiting form the various studies the author made, Dr. Hanaa was able to conduct a management plan to cure BPPV and so it will no longer disturb your lifestyle. This current and up-to-date title identifies variables affecting outcome with unilateral and bilateral BPPV. This accessible and readable manual introduce two studies of research: the first study suggested that the postmaneuver restriction position that will not affect the patient's recovery; the second study recommends the use of step wise flow-chart for diagnosis and management of patients with bilateral BPPV. Therefore, treatment of BPPV should sound simple, but it needs long-term medication and observation.

O autorze

Hanaa Elsanadiky is an Associate Professor of Audiovestibular Medicine, Audiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine,Tanta University, Egypt. She is a member of Egyptian Audivestibular Medicine Association (EVMA). Since 1990, Dr. Hanaa has contributed in field of Audiology and Vestibular sciences.