What Is the HINTs Exam?
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTSLPDiagnosis:
Balance/Vestibular/FallsStrokeReferences:
- Kattah, J. C., Talkad, A. V., Wang, D. Z., Hsieh, Y. H., & Newman-Toker, D. E. (2009). HINTS to diagnose stroke in the acute vestibular syndrome: three-step bedside oculomotor examination more sensitive than early MRI diffusion-weighted imaging. Stroke, 40(11), 3504–3510.
A screening tool for an individual who is experiencing acute dizziness and vertigo. It can be used in the clinic or in an emergency room setting. This printable eval tool is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Balance/Vestibular/Falls and Stroke. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What are the components of the HINTS exam?
- What is the HINTS exam and when should it be used?
- How do I differentiate central vs peripheral vertigo at bedside?
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