Caloric reflex test

In medicine, the caloric reflex test (sometimes termed 'vestibular caloric stimulation') is a test of the vestibulo-ocular reflex that involves irrigating cold or warm water or air into the external auditory canal. This method was developed by Robert Bárány, who won a Nobel prize in 1914 for this discovery.

"Nystagmus test" redirects here. For the field sobriety test, see Horizontal gaze nystagmus test.
Caloric reflex test, vestibulo-ocular reflex
Caloric test. Cold water introduced into right external meatus showing effects opposite to that produced by introduction of hot water. (Lawrence et al. 1960)
ICD-9-CM95.44
MedlinePlus003429
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