ICS Impulse, Tips from the Expert – Part 2

This video course describes and demonstrated how to ensure stimulation of the correct plane (horizontal, LARP and RALP) with proper demonstrations of each. The importance of video replay is discussed and training mode is introduced as an effective method to learn the proper technique for lateral head impulses. Leigh McGarvie ends this course with patient […]
Instructor: Leigh A. McGarvie
English

Course Curriculum

1 section • 7 lectures • 32m 58s total length

Description

This video course focuses on details of the ICS Impulse beginning with proper goggle placement and pupil detection to best practices for assessing the lateral, anterior and posterior canals. Leigh McGarvie shares his expertise in a clear and easy to follow manner with precise instructions and demonstrations.

After this course, the participant will

  • Describe how thresholding affects the quality of the trace
  • Identify common signs of artifact in the trace, and how to avoid it
  • Describe the proper calibration and calibration check procedure
  • Discuss the effects of room lighting during vHIT
  • Explain patient positioning and testing technique for LARP and RALP

About our Speaker:

Leigh A. McGarvie is a Biomedical Engineer at the Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Leigh has more than 25 years experience in the development, design, construction and implementation of vestibular test equipment for clinical assessment and research with vestibular diseases and function. Leigh has many research publications and has worldwide experience working with clinicians, researchers and students.