This article describes some of the errors and pitfalls that are encountered in ENG and VNG testing. These errors can occur at any point during the test, for example, failing to do an adequate physical exam before the actual test, failing to alert the patient in some parts of the test, or failing to recognize invalid caloric results after completing the irrigations. Simple rules and procedures for recognizing and avoiding these errors will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- Readers will be able to avoid artifacts by performing a thorough examination of eye movements before the actual test.
- Readers will be able to identify a poor calibration and correct it.
- Readers will be able to recognize invalid caloric results and identify the most likely irrigation causing it.
Course created on July 25, 2006
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Kamran Barin
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Director of Balance Disorders Clinic at the Ohio State University Medical Center and Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Speech and Hearing Science, and Biomedical Engineering Program
Kamran Barin, Ph.D. is the Director of Balance Disorders Clinic at the Ohio State University Medical Center and Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Speech and Hearing Science, and Biomedical Engineering Program. He received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering from the Ohio State University. He has taught national and international courses and seminars in different areas of vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. Kamran Barin is a consultant to Otometrics and provides courses and other educational material to the company
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