The smooth pursuit system allows us to track a moving target. Smooth pursuit tracking assesses the patient's central vestibular system and is normally un-affected by peripheral lesions (unless there…
The optokinetic test uses a similar system to the smooth pursuit system and in fact the smooth pursuit system is implicated in this test. The difference is that the stimulus in optokinetic testing sh…
Dynamic Visual Acuity is a common functional assessment of the VOR - You may have come across it in clinical practice using a Snellen chart. In this video you will learn about using a computerized sy…
This document provides valuable guidance on the elements that should be considered and addressed to perform a reliable caloric assessment. In particular contraindication to testing, stimulus paramete…
Masking is applied in IA-AMTAS using a proprietary masking method developed by the researchers behind AMTAS as a test technique. In the settings of IA-AMTAS you can decide whether or not to apply mas…
Jack Bennett, BSc (Hons), International Clinical Trainer from the Interacoustics Academy discuses some alternative methods a clinician can use to verify a hearing aid fitting, when in situ real ear m…
What is the Weber test? The Weber test distinguishes between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss using a bone conductor. Required equipment AC40 clinical audiometer Bone conductor Weber test pr…
Step 1: Unscrew the probe cap. Step 2: Remove the probe tip. Make sure there is a gasket in the clean probe tip. Step 3: Replace with a clean/replacement tip. Step 4: Assemble the probe again (step 2…
The insert phones (transducer boxes, cables, tubes and adapters) can be wiped down with a damp cloth and a disinfectant wipe after use. Be careful that no fluid enters into the adapters or sensitive…
Required equipment Equinox Evo A response button Headphones or insert phones Test procedure Go to Menu | Tests | MLD: Masking Level Difference. Before mounting the headphones on the patient, explain…
The Tone in Noise test is a method to identify the comparison of recruitment in the inner ear. When measuring a masked threshold, the sensitivity for level differences increases, making it easier to…
Summary of: Nyström, Anastasia; Tjernström, Fredrik; Magnusson, Måns. Outward Versus Inward Head Thrusts with Video-Head Impulse Testing in Normal Subjects: Does it Matter? Otology & Neurotology 36(3…
