The Kim Maneuver is used to treat horizontal canal cupulolithiasis cases where the otoconia may be located on either side of the cupula. 1. The patient begins in a supine position. 2. The patient's head is turned 135 degrees towards the affected side and oscillation is applied to the affected side for 30 seconds. The patient maintains this position for two minutes. 3. The patient's head is rotated from 135 degrees to 90 degrees and oscillation is applied to the affected side for 30 seconds. The patient maintains this position for two minutes. 4. The patient returns to a supine position and maintains this position for two minutes. 5. The patient's head is rotated 90 degrees towards the unaffected side and oscillation is applied to the affected side for 30 seconds This position is maintained for two minutes. 6. The patient transitions to a prone position.
Date
2023-06
References
Kim SH, Jo SW, Chung WK, Byeon HK, Lee WS, A cupulolithrepositioning maneuver in the treatment of horizontal canal cupulolithiasis. Auris Nasus Larynx 39 (2012) 163-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anl.2011.03.008
