Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography

Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography
Author: Devin Lochlan McCaslin
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Electronystagmography
ISBN: 9781597564120

This book provides a concise guide to conducting and interpreting the electronystamography/ videonystagmography examination. In order to provide a foundation for understanding ENG/VNG test results, the early sections of the text are dedicated to a description of normal and impaired peripheral and central vestibular system function. Also addressed is the process of central nervous system compensation. These sections are followed by a description and interpretation of the ENG/VNG subtests including: ocular motor testing, positional/ing testing and caloric testing. Finally, examples of counseling materials and illustrative case studies that serve to highlight the principles and techniques covered in the manual will be provided. This text is designed to be a practical and portable resource for use in the clinic. It may serves as a text for students training or as a practical summary of existing larger textbooks.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders

Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders
Author: Seilesh Babu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2019-01-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319978586

This text reviews the current understanding of vestibular anatomy allowing for a framework of reference, and how it's applied to vestibular testing, diagnosis and management of dizziness. Vestibular testing is an important tool in the evaluation and management of the patient with dizziness. It aids in establishing a diagnosis and determining the side or site of the lesion. In addition, it guides practitioners in selection of treatment and allows the ability of the patient’s condition to be evaluated over its time course. Common vestibular pathologies such as benign positional vertigo, Meniere’s disease, multisensory imbalance, vestibular neuritis, superior canal dehiscence, and vestibular migraine will be addressed in a concise and understandable manner. The text follows a clear format in which the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic features and medical or surgical management of such pathologies are discussed. The book gains increased importance as superior canal dehiscence and vestibular migraine are relatively new hot topics. Lastly, relatively rare entities such as bilateral vestibular hypofunction, pediatric vestibular disorders and central vestibular disorders are discussed. This text serves as a complete reference for clinicians, students and researchers interested in this common and severe disorder allowing for improved patient care and advancement of knowledge in the field. Chapters are written by acknowledged experts, allowing summary review of the newest and most up-to-date understanding of scientific information. Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders will be an invaluable resource for otolaryngologists, neurologists, otologists and neurotologists, basic science and translational researchers with interests in the vestibular system, fellows and residents in aforementioned fields, and general practitioners with an interest in patients with symptoms of dizziness.

Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG), Second Edition

Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG), Second Edition
Author: Devin L. McCaslin
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2019-10-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1635502977

Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG), Second Edition remains a practical resource for conducting and interpreting the electronystamography/videonystagmography examination. In order to provide a foundation for understanding ENG/VNG test results, the early sections of the text are dedicated to a description of normal and impaired peripheral and central vestibular system function. Also addressed is the process of central nervous system compensation. These sections are followed by a description and interpretation of the ENG/VNG subtests including: an expanded ocular motor testing section, positional/ing testing, and caloric testing. The text now also includes a chapter describing the most common disorders causing dizziness and provides the diagnostic criterion for each. Finally, examples of counseling materials and illustrative case studies that serve to highlight the principles and techniques covered in the manual are provided. Graduate students and practicing clinicians will benefit from this unitary source for protocols and procedures required for completing an ENG/VNG examination. New to the Second Edition: *New illustrations demonstrating key concepts within the text *New and updated references throughout *New chapters describing common disorders *Updated and expanded chapter on ocular motor function Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Balance Function Assessment and Management, Third Edition

Balance Function Assessment and Management, Third Edition
Author: Gary P. Jacobson
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 734
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1635501997

THE BEST-SELLING BOOK ON THE TOPIC! The third edition of Balance Function Assessment and Management, the leading textbook on the subject, continues to comprehensively address the assessment and treatment of balance system impairments through contributions from top experts in the areas of dizziness and vertigo. Designed for use in graduate audiology programs and by practicing audiologists, this is also a valuable text for those in the fields of physical therapy, otolaryngology, and neurology. New to the Third Edition: * Reorganized with the expertise of four additional Editors: Kamran Barin, PhD, Robert F. Burkard, PhD, Kristen Janky, AuD, PhD, and Devin L. McCaslin, PhD * Three new chapters: An Historical Perspective of the Perception of Vertigo, Dizziness, and Vestibular Medicine (Zalewski); Vestibular Balance Therapy for Children (Christy); and Challenging Cases (Shepard) * All existing chapters have been revised and updated * An effort has been made to make the text more concise * Three new helpful appendices covering the pathophysiology behind dizziness, coding and billing, and an overview of Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Interprofessional Practice (IPP) Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Neuro-Otology

Neuro-Otology
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0444634479

Neuro-Otology: a volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, provides a comprehensive translational reference on the disorders of the peripheral and central vestibular system. The volume is aimed at serving clinical neurologists who wish to know the most current established information related to dizziness and disequilibrium from a clinical, yet scholarly, perspective. This handbook sets the new standard for comprehensive multi-authored textbooks in the field of neuro-otology. The volume is divided into three sections, including basic aspects, diagnostic and therapeutic management, and neuro-otologic disorders. Internationally acclaimed chapter authors represent a broad spectrum of areas of expertise, chosen for their ability to write clearly and concisely with an eye toward a clinical audience. The Basic Aspects section is brief and covers the material in sufficient depth necessary for understanding later translational and clinical material. The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management section covers all of the essential topics in the evaluation and treatment of patients with dizziness and disequilibrium. The section on Neuro-otologic Disorders is the largest portion of the volume and addresses every major diagnostic category in the field. - Synthesizes widely dispersed information on the anatomy and physiology of neuro-otologic conditions into one comprehensive resource - Features input from renowned international authors in basic science, otology, and neuroscience - Presents the latest assessment of the techniques needed to diagnose and treat patients with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance - Provides the reader with an updated, in-depth review of the clinically relevant science and the clinical approach to those disorders of the peripheral and central vestibular system

Diagnostic Vestibular Pocket Guide

Diagnostic Vestibular Pocket Guide
Author: Julie A. Honaker
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1635503132

Diagnostic Vestibular Pocket Guide: Evaluation of Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance is a “lab coat pocket guide” for clinicians and students who evaluate patients with balance disorders. This quick reference condenses all facets of the clinical evaluation to provide guidance in a range of situations, including appointment preparation, vestibular screening measures, and appropriate objective testing. Specific chapters target common disorders and evaluation, required modifications based on age, forming clinical impressions, and medical referral criteria. Key Features: * Succinct explanations of vestibular principles and test procedures * Compact and portable design for frequent use * Concise and approachable outline format for quick reference * A list of common abbreviations, and index ensures easy access during an appointment * 80 figures and tables * Appendix outlining key symptoms, signs, and management options for peripheral, central, and systemic conditions

Vestibular Testing Interpretation

Vestibular Testing Interpretation
Author: Matthew G. Crowson
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-08-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1635501067

Vestibular Testing Interpretation offers an easy-to-read and comprehensive overview of vestibular testing. Written with a trainee or junior practitioner in mind, this text couples an evidenced-based review of the most commonly employed vestibular function tests with cases from real patient encounters. The book is divided into two sections: Section I provides an introduction and approach to vestibular testing, while Section II provides 27 clinical case vignettes. In the case of a reader who is just starting to learn about vestibular testing, the authors recommend going through part one of this book to develop a foundation of the basics of various vestibular tests and their uses. After the reader has a grasp of which test is used and why, it is recommended that the reader proceed with reviews of the patient cases. The book is designed in two sections so the background provided in the first half of the book will help inform the reader to analyze the patient cases. For practitioners who are more experienced with vestibular testing, the authors recommend consulting the first part of the book as needed for touch-up on topics. The primary utility for experienced practitioners will be to work through the patient cases as ‘drill and practice.’ The cases need not be approached in sequential order – they were designed independent to one another, so no intentional order is presented. Key Features: * 27 cases derived from real patient encounters using the latest vestibular testing technologies found in modern clinical vestibular testing laboratories * Curated references and additional readings are highlighted throughout to enhance reader understanding of key topics * An overview of the approach to the vestibular patient from the perspective of testing * Intuitive figures and schematics to supplement the text

Vertigo and Dizziness

Vertigo and Dizziness
Author: Thomas Brandt
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2007-06-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1846280818

Short and concise, clinically-oriented book with special emphasis on treatments: drug, physical, operative or psychotherapeutic An overview of the most important syndromes, each with explanatory clinical descriptions and illustrations makes it an easy-to-use reference

Human Auditory Evoked Potentials

Human Auditory Evoked Potentials
Author: Terence W. Picton
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1597566225

This book reviews how we can record the human brain's response to sounds, and how we can use these recordings to assess hearing. These recordings are used in many different clinical situations--the identification of hearing impairment in newborn infants, the detection of tumors on the auditory nerve, the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. As well they are used to investigate how the brain is able to hear--how we can attend to particular conversations at a cocktail party and ignore others, how we learn to understand the language we are exposed to, why we have difficulty hearing when we grow old. This book is written by a single author with wide experience in all aspects of these recordings. The content is complete in terms of the essentials. The style is clear; equations are absent and figures are multiple. The intent of the book is to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. Allusions are made to fields beyond the ear, and the clinical importance of the phenomena is always considered.