vestib funct test using heat or cold; note X ref: spell in titles & transl with accents: Bárány
Scope Note
Elicitation of a rotatory nystagmus by stimulating the semicircular canals with water or air which is above or below body temperature. In warm caloric stimulation a rotatory nystagmus is developed toward the side of the stimulated ear; in cold, away from the stimulated side. Absence of nystagmus indicates the labyrinth is not functioning.
Entry Term(s)
Barany Test
Barany's Test
NLM Classification #
WV 255
Public MeSH Note
91; see VESTIBULAR FUNCTION TESTS 1975-90; BARANY TEST was BARANY'S TEST 1993-97
Elicitation of a rotatory nystagmus by stimulating the semicircular canals with water or air which is above or below body temperature. In warm caloric stimulation a rotatory nystagmus is developed toward the side of the stimulated ear; in cold, away from the stimulated side. Absence of nystagmus indicates the labyrinth is not functioning.
