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Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials: Normative Findings in Children

Jeffery J Kuhn1, Violette H Lavender2,3,4, Lisa L Hunter2,3,4

  • 1Otology/Neurotology, Bayview Physicians Group, Chesapeake, VA.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|May 1, 2018
PubMed

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Ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (oVEMP) responses in children aged 3 and older are similar to those in adults. This study provides valuable data on pediatric oVEMP characteristics.

Area of Science:

  • Vestibular Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Audiology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (oVEMP) responses in children.
  • This study aimed to expand the literature and evaluate a novel montage for oVEMP recording in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize oVEMP responses in children.
  • To compare pediatric oVEMP findings with those of healthy adults.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective descriptive study was conducted at a tertiary referral center.
  • Twenty-two children (ages 3.5-8.9 years) and ten healthy adults participated.
  • oVEMP responses were recorded using a modified chin-referenced electrode montage, analyzing latency, amplitude, and threshold.

Main Results:

  • All participants exhibited measurable bilateral oVEMP responses.
  • No statistically significant differences were found between right and left ear responses.
  • Pediatric oVEMP latency, amplitude, interaural amplitude asymmetry, and threshold did not significantly differ from adult responses.

Conclusions:

  • oVEMP responses in children aged 3 years and older are comparable to those in adults.
  • The findings suggest that oVEMP testing is a reliable method for assessing vestibular function in children.
  • This research contributes to understanding vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in pediatric populations.
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