[Computer-assisted vestibular tests]. 1988

C Conraux, and A Gentine, and C Kopp, and K Kalfane, and J L Eichhorn
Hospices Civils de Strasbourg, Centre Hospitalier Régional, France.

The labyrinth is a sensor of vibration. Therefore, multifrequency vestibular stimulation proves indispensable in obtaining a more accurate study of the VOR. We chose to use a pseudo-random binary sequence, generated on a mini computer. The angular velocity instructions are made up of eight repetitive sequences, the spectrum of energy in which is adapted to the frequency range of VOR. A process eliminating the quick phases, the blinking and other artefacts is applied to the nystagmic response, in order to observe only the slow phase velocity. The velocity of eye and chair are compared and the transfer function of VOR is performed. Gain, phase, coherence function and predominance of the mean slow phase velocity between left and right responses are the four indices which define VOR function. The multifrequency rotatory test is interesting for topographic diagnosis, and makes out three diagnostic ranges: a mechanical peripheral, a neurosensory peripheral and a central one. Two practical measures could help the propagation of this method: a simpler vestibular stimulation in order to suppress the rotatory chair, a simplified method of data processing using a personal computer.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008905 Minicomputers Small computers that lack the speed, memory capacity, and instructional capability of the full-size computer but usually retain its programmable flexibility. They are larger, faster, and more flexible, powerful, and expensive than microcomputers. Minicomputer
D012027 Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular A reflex wherein impulses are conveyed from the cupulas of the SEMICIRCULAR CANALS and from the OTOLITHIC MEMBRANE of the SACCULE AND UTRICLE via the VESTIBULAR NUCLEI of the BRAIN STEM and the median longitudinal fasciculus to the OCULOMOTOR NERVE nuclei. It functions to maintain a stable retinal image during head rotation by generating appropriate compensatory EYE MOVEMENTS. Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex,Reflex, Vestibuloocular,Reflexes, Vestibo-Ocular,Reflexes, Vestibuloocular,Reflex, Vestibulo Ocular,Reflexes, Vestibo Ocular,Vestibo-Ocular Reflexes,Vestibulo Ocular Reflex,Vestibuloocular Reflex,Vestibuloocular Reflexes
D003936 Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted Application of computer programs designed to assist the physician in solving a diagnostic problem. Computer-Assisted Diagnosis,Computer Assisted Diagnosis,Computer-Assisted Diagnoses,Diagnoses, Computer-Assisted,Diagnosis, Computer Assisted
D005133 Eye Movements Voluntary or reflex-controlled movements of the eye. Eye Movement,Movement, Eye,Movements, Eye
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012399 Rotation Motion of an object in which either one or more points on a line are fixed. It is also the motion of a particle about a fixed point. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Clinorotation,Clinorotations,Rotations
D014724 Vestibular Function Tests A number of tests used to determine if the brain or balance portion of the inner ear are causing dizziness. Function Test, Vestibular,Function Tests, Vestibular,Test, Vestibular Function,Tests, Vestibular Function,Vestibular Function Test

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