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MANOEUVRE EPLEY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physiotherapy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Epley manoeuvre
1, record 1, English, Epley%20manoeuvre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Epley maneuver 2, record 1, English, Epley%20maneuver
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Epley maneuver is a highly effective, safe, canalith repositioning treatment of posterior canal BPPV [benign paroxysmal positional vertigo] ... This procedure consists of a series of head position changes that essentially settle the loose otoconia from the semicircular canal into the utricle, where they can no longer trigger vertigo attacks. 3, record 1, English, - Epley%20manoeuvre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Epley maneuver is one of several canalith repositioning maneuvers used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. 4, record 1, English, - Epley%20manoeuvre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physiothérapie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre d'Epley
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les manœuvres de repositionnement des canalithes (le plus souvent la manœuvre d'Epley [...]) consistent à mobiliser la tête selon une série de positions spécifiques destinées à ramener les débris otoconiaux (canalithes) vers l'utricule. 2, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La manœuvre d'Epley commence par l'allongement sur le dos de la personne atteinte, avec la tête dans le vide et tournée du côté affecté. La personne fait une rotation lente de la tête vers côté sain jusqu'à ce que la tête soit presque face au sol. Enfin, elle se relève en position assise avec la tête tournée du côté sain avant de revenir à une position normale. 3, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La manœuvre d'Epley est l'une des nombreuses manœuvres de repositionnement des canalithes utilisées pour le traitement du vertige paroxystique positionnel bénin. 3, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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