Dix-Hallpike test en · NOUN
Meanings
- A diagnostic maneuver used to identify benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The patient is quickly lowered to a supine position with the neck extended. A positive test is indicated by patient-reported vertigo and clinical observation of nystagmus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dix-Hallpike tests | Number=Plur | lexicographic |