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Neurologic

Dizziness / vertigo

ED triage front-load checklist

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Lead with the essentials

  1. 1Clarify spinning vs lightheadedness vs imbalance
  2. 2Sudden/gradual
  3. 3Exact onset/last known well
  4. 4Constant or episodic
  5. 5Movement-triggered
  6. 6New neuro deficit
  7. 7Headache/neck pain
  8. 8Able to walk
  9. 9Nausea/vomiting
  10. 10Chest pain/palpitations
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Key points

  • Clarify spinning vs lightheadedness vs imbalance.
  • Sudden/gradual.
  • Exact onset/last known well.
  • Constant or episodic?
  • Movement-triggered?
  • New neuro deficit?
  • Headache/neck pain?
  • Able to walk?
  • Nausea/vomiting?
  • Chest pain/palpitations?