HINTS Test

Presented by Jamie M. Caulley

HINTS Test
Video Runtime: 6 Minutes; Learning Assessments: 2 Questions

The HINTS test is a highly sensitive and specific battery of bedside tests that, when performed by a trained clinician and interpreted correctly, is more accurate than CT or MRI at ruling out acute infarct in patients presenting with acute vestibular syndrome.

Learning Objectives
  • Understand the clinical utility of the HINTS test battery
  • Demonstrate the three tests of the HINTs test battery and their interpretation

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Jamie M. Caulley

Jamie Caulley is a physical therapist working in an outpatient clinical practice for Providence St. Joseph’s Health in Portland, Oregon. Providence St. Joseph’s is an integrated healthcare organization with 8 hospitals, 45+ primary care clinics, and 35+ rehab clinics in Oregon and southwest Washington. She led clinical…

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Chapters & learning objectives

HINTS Test

1. HINTS Test

This video will review aspects of the HINTS test, including how to accurately perform, document, and interpret results.

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