1. Name of the location of 90% of epistaxis
2. A genetic disorder that forms AV malformations in the skin, lungs, brain etc
3. Name of posterior vascular plexus in the nasal cavity causing posterior epistaxis
4. 1st line treatment for all epistaxis
5. The common brand name for anterior nasal packing
6. Chemical used in cautery sticks
7. Physically scaring complication of posterior nasal packing with foleys catheter
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Dix-Hallpike & Epley
Introduction
The Dix Hallpike test and the Epley Manoeuvre are key examinations for assessing and treating the patient with vertigo. Below are videos of these. For more on BPPV please visit the corresponding tutorial.
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Dix-Hallpike
Epley Manoeuvre
Good articles
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Margaret R. Dix and Charles S. Hallpike, “The pathology, sympomatology and diagnosis of certain common disorders of the vestibular system,” Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 61, pp. 987–1016, 1952.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): History, Pathophysiology, Office Treatment and Future Directions (PDF Download Available). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51539836_Benign_Paroxysmal_Positional_Vertigo_BPPV_History_Pathophysiology_Office_Treatment_and_Future_Directions#pfa [accessed Mar 17 2018].