BPPV Treatment | Deep Head Hang Maneuver [Why, When, & How]

The video tutorial explains how to treat anterior canal lithiasis using the deep head hanging maneuver. It begins with identifying BPPV through symptoms like dizziness and nystagmus, and differentiates between canal lithiasis and cupula lithiasis based on nystagmus duration. Treatment options include the Epley and liberatory maneuvers. The tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on performing the deep head hanging maneuver, emphasizing patient safety and correct positioning.

What symptom is commonly associated with BPPV that indicates the need for a deep head hanging maneuver?

• Room spinning sensation

• Ear pain

• Headache

• Hearing loss

Which semicircular canal is implicated if the vertical nystagmus is down beating?

• Horizontal semicircular canal

• Anterior or superior semicircular canal

• Posterior semicircular canal

• Lateral semicircular canal

What is the first position in the deep head hanging maneuver?

• Prone with neck extended

• Long sitting with neck neutral

• Standing with neck tilted

• Supine with neck flexed

During the deep head hanging maneuver, how long should you wait after symptoms stop in position two?

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 30 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 5 minutes

What is the final position in the deep head hanging maneuver?

• Standing with neck tilted

• Prone with neck flexed

• Long sitting with neck neutral

• Supine with neck extended