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[Normal values of the caloric test (author's transl)]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|June 1, 1978
Summary
This study establishes normal values for the caloric test in 202 healthy individuals, detailing side-difference and directional preponderance. Understanding these normal ranges is crucial for accurately interpreting patient results due to significant data scattering.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Vestibular System
Context:
- The caloric test is a standard diagnostic tool for evaluating vestibular function.
- Establishing precise normal values is essential for differentiating normal physiological responses from pathological conditions.
Purpose:
- To define normative data for the caloric test, including absolute values, side-difference in excitability, and directional preponderance.
- To provide a comprehensive statistical analysis of these values in a healthy cohort.
Summary:
- Normal values for the caloric test were determined in 202 healthy subjects.
- Data includes absolute values, side-difference, and directional preponderance, presented with mean, standard deviation, median, and interquartile ranges.
- Statistical analysis revealed a non-normal distribution, necessitating the use of distribution areas for accurate interpretation.
Impact:
- Provides essential reference data for clinicians interpreting caloric test results.
- Highlights the importance of understanding normal distribution areas for accurate diagnosis of vestibular disorders.
- Aids in the precise evaluation of physiological versus pathological responses in patients undergoing caloric testing.