Vestibular Testing Methods — Flashcards

Conservative procedures are done for _____ when vertigo is disabling but hearing is still useful and needs to be preserved.

_____ water irrigation of the ear produces nystagmus to the same side (Caloric test)

_____ syndrome is a variant of Menieres wherein the symptoms appear in reverse order.

_____ provides intermittent positive pressure to inner ear which improves hearing and reduces vertigo in patients of Meniere's disease

_____ vertigo is characterized by delayed nystagmus in the horizontal direction with positional testing

_____ water irrigation of the ear produces nystagmus to the opposite side (Caloric test)

Sacculotomy done for _____ is also known as Fick's operation

Warning symptoms preceding an attack of vertigo in Meniere's:Sense of _____ in the earChange in pitch or increasing intensity of tinnitusDecrease in hearing.