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If Livio AI Devices were Accidentally Dropped, Would That Cause a Fall Alert to be Triggered?
September 27, 2019
If someone were to drop their Livio AI devices, would that cause an alert to be triggered? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Why is Fall Detection and Alerts an important aspect of Livio AI?
March 29, 2019
Why is having Fall Detection and Alerts an important part of the Livio AI product? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Can I Use a Binaural/Bilateral Procedure for cVEMP Testing?
April 11, 2016
I’m going to start performing cVEMP testing. Can I use a binaural/bilateral procedure? Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Why is FDA Clearance of VEMP Testing Important to Balance Care Today?
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February 8, 2016
What is the significance of the FDA clearance of VEMP positional and oculomotor testing to balance care today? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
What is VEMP and Why is it Important?
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January 11, 2016
What is VEMP (vestibular evoked myogenic potential) testing, and why is it important? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
How Would Results of Head Impulse Testing Change Clinical Management?
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July 22, 2013
How would results from the head impulse test change the clinical management of the patient? Read More
Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Can you Give Examples of the Clinical Applications of Head Impulse Testing?
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May 6, 2013
Can you give some examples of the clinical applications of head impulse testing? Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
What are Recommendations for Performing ENG/VNG on Patients with Acute Vertigo?
November 19, 2012
Would you do a VNG if the patient cannot go off their Antivert/Meclizine? Specifically, would you do a VNG if the patient were admitted to the hospital for vertigo, treated in the emergency room with... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical
High VOR Gain in Rotary Chair Testing
October 22, 2012
What is the significance of high VOR gain with rotary chair testing? I've seen this finding numerous times & I'm not sure what to do with it. Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Do Middle Ear Prosthetics Affect Caloric Tests?
September 24, 2012
Would a middle ear prosthetic device alter caloric test results? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Identifying and Evaluating Vestibular Decompensation
August 20, 2012
I think that the occurrence of vestibular decompensation is often overlooked during balance assessment. What are some guidelines for identifying the presence of decompensation, especially if no previo... Read More
Medical and Surgical Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Middle Ear Fluid and Caloric Responses
June 4, 2012
We have a patient with 30dBHL unilateral conductive loss RIGHT ear (type B tympanogram) and a 67% Caloric weakness on the RIGHT. We know that otitis media and other middle ear abnormalities limit the... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical
ENGs on Patients with a Pacemaker
February 27, 2012
Is it safe to perform ENGs on patients with a pacemaker? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical
Vestibular Testing: Establishing a Best Practices Protocol
November 7, 2011
I am incorporating diagnostic vestibular testing into my department's practice and would like develop a protocol that incorporates best practices to minimize risks and to provide the most accurate... Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Afferent and Central Vestibular Pathways
August 15, 2011
In the course "Identifying Site of Lesion in Different Vestibular Tests," by Dr. Kamran Barin, several test questions offered possible answers of both "...semicircular canals or their afferent pathway... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
BPPV and Barometric Pressure
February 21, 2011
Is there any association between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and the barometric pressure? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
Head Angle During Static Position Test
October 25, 2010
During Dr. Barin's course, Getting the Most of ENG/VNG Testing, he discussed performing positional head tests at a 30 degree angle instead of in supine position. Why is this recommended? What is consi... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Hyper-Compliant Tympanic Membrane and VEMP Responses
July 19, 2010
I understand that middle ear pathologies may negate a VEMP response. However, will hyper-compliant tympanic membranes also negate a VEMP response? Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Performing CRP on a Patient with Subjective BPPV
May 17, 2010
Editor's Note: Dr. Akin co-presented a seminar with Owen Murnane, Ph.D. on Tests of Otolith Functioning. To register, visit the Audiology Online library.Can you tell me if there are any contraindicati... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Dizziness and Thyroid Disorders
October 12, 2009
When would an audiologist suspect that a thyroid dysfunction is contributing to a dizziness complaint? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
