[Clinical features of BPPV and their influence on the choice of the doctor's tactics].

V T Pal'chun A I Kryukov A L Guseva S A Makarov

Published in: Vestnik otorinolaringologii (2021)

Initial BPPV symptoms may be similar to other diseases. Focusing on medical history and complaints leads to frequent diagnostic errors, unnecessary hospitalization and prolonged treatment of patients. Positional tests are necessary for the correct diagnosis of BPPV.

Keyphrases

healthcare
patient safety
emergency department
decision making
depressive symptoms
quality improvement