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Spinning Out of Control: Evaluating Dizziness and Vertigo in the Emergency Department
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Dive into the intricacies of dizziness and vertigo assessment in the emergency department, including use of the HINTS examination to determine if symptoms have a peripheral or central cause. Through gripping case presentations, learn to swiftly distinguish between severe, potentially life-threatening causes, such as stroke, and benign conditions like BPPV. Elevate your clinical acumen and decision-making skills as we explore collaborative approaches, emphasizing timely interventions for critical cases and effective management strategies for more benign origins of dizziness.
Kimberly Sapre, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, DFAAPA
Kimberly Sapre, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, DFAAPA, has over a decade of work experience as an emergency medicine PA and a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medicine. She has previous clinical experience in neurosurgery and quality improvement. Dr. Sapre holds a Doctor of Medical Science degree in education and works as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Shenandoah University Doctor of Medical Science program.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kimberly Sapre has employment relationships with Shenandoah University, George Washington University, Milliman IntelliScript, and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kimberly Sapre is a member of the American Academy of PAs, the Virginia Academy of PAs, the Virginia Association of Minority PAs, the Medical Society of Virginia, and the Society of Emergency Medicine PA.
