This guide provides clinicians with a complete introduction to performing and interpreting the caloric test. Table of contents What is the caloric test? Physiology of the caloric test Caloric irrigat…
If you prefer reading, find the full transcript below. -------------------------------------------------------- It wasn't that long ago, that when a patient was referred for vestibular testing, our o…
In this video, Dr. Barin explores the optimal way to perform gaze, spontaneous nystagmus, and static position tests. He then moves on to identify different types of nystagmus and their clinical signi…
Updated by Leigh Martin on April 24, 2023. What is nystagmus? Nystagmus is an involuntary movement of the eye. There are many forms of nystagmus, but this article will focus on the most common type o…
This guide provides clinicians with a complete introduction to video head impulse testing (vHIT). Table of contents What is the head impulse test (HIT)? What is the video head impulse test (vHIT)? vH…
This video provides an overview of concussion and how this type of brain injury sits in the field of vestibular audiology. The diagnostic considerations for concussion patients will be explored, with…
In this video, you will review torsional eye movements, and their peripheral and central pathways. You will learn about the use of torsional eye movements for the evaluation ofthe vertical semicircul…
Ear tips The OtoRead™ instrument comes with a box of disposable ear tips that fit in a variety of ear canal sizes. The probe tip must have an ear tip attached before inserting it into an ear canal. T…
This article introduces the dynamic visual acuity (DVA) test and its role in assessing vestibular compensation. Table of contents Visual acuity Pathophysiology of dynamic visual acuity Clinical appli…
Preparing the skin Always use an abrasive preparation gel (e.g., NuPrep) to ensure that the top layer of skin (epidermis) is cleaned and oil is removed. The skin may become a little red after an appr…
The OtoRead™ Micro-Probe The OtoRead™ micro-probe utilizes a disposable probe tube (probe tip) design. Removal and replacement of the probe tube is fast and easy, saving the clinician time spent on c…
This video is part 1 of 3 of the Interacoustics Webinar "Beyond 2D eye recordings - The importance of measuring torsion and dynamic head movements in the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV” In the first…
