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Paroxysmal positional vertigo - Coggle Diagram
Paroxysmal positional vertigo
Pathophysiology
Central nervous system. vascular, trauma autoimmune and neoplastic
peripheral e.g infection/ inflammation,drugs and BPPV
Medcation
medication such as dimenhydrnate( Dramamine)
meclizine (Bonine)
Medical intervention
Medication such as steroids,water pills to reduce fluid build up
vestibular rehabilitation
Nursing intervention
Assessing patient conditions for increase of fall risk.
Monitor for change in mental status.
Monitor for sensory deficits,balance, medications and symptoms related to disease.
Pertinent assessment finding
Past medical history
smoking ,alcohol,
anxiety,depression
Falls,current medication,allergies,disease
Dizziness,
Patient education
Teach patient to move slowly
Teach patient signs and symptoms
Don't drive when feeling dizzy.
Drink plenty of fluid.
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation therapy