Caloric Test: A Deep Dive

In this webinar, Dr. Kamran Barin, Ph.D., introduces the theory, procedure and interpretation of the caloric test. He also discusses common pitfalls as well as provides useful insights into how to get the best results.
This webinar is presented by Dr. Kamran Barin, Ph.D., Assistent Professor, Emeritus at the Department of Otolaryngology at the Ohio State University.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is the caloric test?
1:52 Physiology of the caloric test
8:49 Advantages and limitations
12:27 Caloric irrigators
16:30 Caloric test procedure
19:01 Practical issues
30:56 Data analysis
36:30 What is unilateral weakness?
37:48 What is directional preponderance?
39:57 What is the fixation index?
41:31 Abnormal values
46:01 Interpretation of the caloric test
48:18 Normal results
49:05 Unilateral weakness
53:28 Directional preponderance
54:44 Bilateral weakness
57:48 Hyperresponsiveness
1:00:05 Failure of fixation suppression
1:02:26 Pitfalls and artifacts
1:08:31 Summary
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Great explanation for us non medical people! Thankyou!

[@InteracousticsTV]

Glad to hear it could be of use! ☺
Best regards,
Shane

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Thank you 👍

[@Limpidgirl]

Very informative thank you

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👌Great presentation

[@Limpidgirl]

Please have a webinar about Optokinetic test 🙏

[@LS-by4zr]

I've read that air test aren't as accurate and can create a lot of false positive.. Water test is the gold standard as well as rotational chair testing