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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 20. Syncope, Faintness, Dizziness, and Vertigo: Table of contents
  - Dizziness and Vertigo
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Faintness: Access document
    - Vertigo: Access document
    - Approach to the Patient: Access document
    - Treatment: Access document
  - Further Reading: Access document
Cummings: Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part Ten - General [Otology]: Access document
  - Chapter 126 - Otologic Symptoms and Syndromes: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Vertigo: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part Twelve - Vestibular System: Access document
  - Chapter 138 - Anatomy of Vestibular End Organs and Neural Pathways: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Embryology of the Vestibular Apparatus: Access document
    - Overall Organization of the Labyrinth: Relation to the Skull and Cochlea: Access document
    - Efferent Innervation of the Peripheral Vestibular Apparatus: Access document
    - Autonomic Supply of the Peripheral Vestibular Apparatus: Access document
    - Inner Ear Fluids: Source and Composition: Access document
    - Blood Supply to the Vestibular End Organs: Access document
    - Anatomy of the End Organs: Access document
    - Cellular Morphology of the Vestibular Sensory Epithelium: Access document
    - Synaptic Morphology of Vestibular Afferents: Access document
    - Synaptic Morphology and Function of Vestibular Afferents: Access document
    - Central Pathways of the Vestibular System: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 139 - Principles of Applied Vestibular Physiology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Principles: Access document
    - Appendix: Access document
    - Acknowledgments: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 140 - Evaluation of the Patient with Dizziness: Access document
    - Background and Physiology: Access document
    - Approach to the Patient with Dizziness: Access document
    - Quantitative Tests of Vestibular Function: Access document
    - Testing of Vestibulospinal Reflex: Access document
    - Psychiatric Aspects of Dizziness: Access document
    - Changes in Vestibular Function with Aging: Access document
    - Principles of Vestibular Rehabilitation: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 142 - Mýniýre's Disease and Other Peripheral Vestibular Disorders: Access document
    - Basic Principles of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders: Access document
    - Clinical Relevance: Access document
    - Vertigo Lasting Minutes to Hours: Access document
    - Vertigo Lasting Seconds: Access document
    - Vertigo Lasting Days to Weeks: Access document
    - Vertigo of Variable Duration: Access document
    - Trauma: Access document
    - Acknowledgments: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 143 - Central Vestibular Disorders: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Prolonged Spontaneous Attacks of Vertigo: Access document
    - Recurrent Spontaneous Attacks of Vertigo: Access document
    - Recurrent Episodes of Positional Vertigo: Access document
    - Chronic Dysequilibrium without Vertigo: Access document
    - Physiologic Dizziness: Access document
    - Psychophysiologic and Psychogenic Dizziness: Access document
    - Presyncopal Dizziness: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 144 - Surgery for Vestibular Disorders: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Rationale for Surgery: Access document
    - Procedures for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Access document
    - Repair of Perilymphatic Fistula: Access document
    - Specific Operations for Mýniýre's Disease: Access document
    - Patient Selection in Ablative Vestibular Surgery: Access document
    - Ablative Procedures for the Control of Vertigo: Access document
    - Postoperative Vestibular Compensation: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 145 - Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation: Program Essentials: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Physiologic Rationale for Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation: Access document
    - Assessment of Vestibular Compensation: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation: Patient Selection Criteria: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation: Common Techniques: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation: Expected Results: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part Eleven - Infectious Processes: Access document
  - Chapter 135 - Infections of the Labyrinth: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Vestibular Neuritis: Access document
    - Summary: Access document
    - References: Access document
Goetz: Textbook of Clinical Neurology 2nd Ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 12 - Cranial Nerve VIII: Vestibulocochlear System: Access document
  - History and Definitions: Access document
  - Clinical History: Access document
  - Anatomy of the Vestibulocochlear System: Access document
  - Examination of the Vestibulocochlear System: Access document
  - Evaluation Guidelines: Access document
  - Clinical Syndromes: Access document
  - General Management Goals: Access document
  - Reviews and Selected Updates: Access document
  - References: Access document
Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment-2006 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section III - Clinical Algorithms: Access document
  - Vertigo: Access document
- Section II - Differential Diagnosis: Access document
  - Vertigo: Access document
- Section I - Diseases and Disorders: Access document
  - Motion Sickness: Access document
Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part XXVI - Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases: Access document
  - Chapter 470 - Hearing and Equilibrium: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Equilibrium-Vestibular System: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 2 - Differential Diagnosis: Access document
  - Vertigo: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 49 - Neurology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Dizziness: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 22 - Otolaryngology: Access document
  - The Ear: Access document
  - References: Access document
MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
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The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 82: Approach to the Patient with Ear Problems: Table of contents
  - Vertigo: Access document
Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
- Chapter 9: Neurology: Table of contents
  - Vertigo and Dizziness: Access document
Neurology (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Benign Positional Vertigo: Access document
- Labyrinthitis and Related Conditions: Access document
- Endolymphatic Hydrops: Access document
Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Inner Ear, Evaluation of Dizziness: Access document
- CNS Causes of Vertigo: Access document
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Access document
- Inner Ear, Labyrinthitis: Access document
- Migraine Associated Vertigo: Access document
- Electronystagmography: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

Marx: Rosen: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice 5th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 13 - Dizziness and Vertigo: Access document
  - Perspective: Access document
  - Diagnostic Approach: Access document
  - Differential Diagnosis: Access document
  - Management: Access document
  - Disposition: Access document
  - Suggested Readings: Access document
Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 63 - Special Neurologic Tests and Procedures: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Dix-Hallpike Test in Diagnosis of Positional Vertigo: Access document
  - Canalith-Repositioning Maneuvers: Access document
  - Acknowledgments: Access document
  - References: Access document
Emergency Medicine (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Benign Positional Vertigo: Access document
- Central Vertigo: Access document
- Labyrinthitis: Access document

Pediatrics Resources

Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 26 - The Nervous System
  - Chapter 584 - Neurologic Evaluation: Access document
  - Chapter 587 - Conditions that Mimic Seizures: Access document

Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources

Cummings: Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part Twelve - Vestibular System: Access document
  - Chapter 141 - Imbalance and Falls in the Elderly: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Balance and Falls: Access document
    - Comorbidity Factors for Falling: Access document
    - Systemic Causes of Dizziness: Access document
    - Neurologic Disorders: Access document
    - Other Systemic Causes: Access document
    - Effects of Medications on Balance: Access document
    - Other Factors Impacting Falls in the Elderly: Access document
    - Vestibular and Balance Function Testing: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: Access document
    - References: Access document
Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
- Chapter 19. Chronic Dizziness and Postural Instability: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Etiology and Pathophysiology: Access document
  - Diagnosis: Access document
  - Prognosis and Treatment: Access document

Radiology Resources See also General Radiology Resources

Mettler: Essentials of Radiology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 2 - Head and Soft Tissues of Face and Neck: Access document
  - Brain: Access document
    - Normal Anatomy: Access document
    - Vertigo and Dizziness: Access document

Physical/Rehabilitation Medicine Resources

Cummings: Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part Twelve - Vestibular System: Access document
  - Chapter 145 - Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation: Program Essentials: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Physiologic Rationale for Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation: Access document
    - Assessment of Vestibular Compensation: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation: Patient Selection Criteria: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation: Common Techniques: Access document
    - Vestibular Rehabilitation: Expected Results: Access document
    - References: Access document
Frontera: Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1st Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section 1 - Musculoskeletal Disorders
  - Head and Neck
    - Chapter 7 - Cervicogenic Vertigo: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

American Academy of Neurology: Homepage
- Practice Guidelines: List of documents
  - Vestibular Testing Techniques in Adults and Children (2000): Access document (PDF)
National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Vertigo (Keyword search): List of documents

Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Homepage
- Nervous System Diseases Trials: Table of contents
  - Vertigo: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Clinical Trials
Additional Clinical Trials resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)

News Resources

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Neurology News: List of documents
  - Vertigo (Keyword search): List of documents
MD Consult: Homepage - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Neurology)

Miscellaneous Vertigo Clinical Resources

Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital: Homepage
- Whole Brain Atlas: Table of contents (scroll down)
HealthWeb: Homepage
- Neurology: Table of contents
  - Neurological Disorders: List of documents
  - Clinical Resources: List of documents
  - Meta Sites: List of documents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Online Journals: List of documents
  - Research Resources: List of documents
  - Associations and Foundations: List of documents
  - Academic Institutions: List of documents
  - Communication: List of documents
  - Conferences and Events: List of documents
  - Consumer Health Resources: List of documents
- Neuroanatomy: Table of contents
  - Reference Resources: List of documents
  - Central Nervous System / The Brain: List of documents
  - Peripheral Nervous System: List of documents
  - The Senses: List of documents
  - The Spinal Cord: List of documents
  - Images: List of documents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Meta Sites: List of documents
  - Online Journals: List of documents
  - Associations and Foundations: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Additional Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Neurological Disorders
Additional Neurological Disorders resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Neurology
Additional Neurology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)