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ENT Assessment of Vestibular Function 122e2b3c

In Fitzgerald and Hallpike differential caloric test, cold water irrigation at 30deg centigrade in the left ear in a normal person will produce:

A
Nystagmus to the right side
B
Nystagmus to the left side
C
Direction changing nystagmus
D
Positional nystagmus
High-Yield Explanation
(a) Nystagmus to the right side(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 2; page 796)If the same is done with warm water the nystagmus will be towards the same side, i.e. left side.Direction changing nystagmus is seen in central lesions.Positional nystagmus is seen in BPPV.

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