Caloric Tests

Synonyms

Barany Test

Barany's Test

Baranys Test

Caloric Test

Test, Barany

Test, Barany's

Test, Caloric

Tests, Caloric

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.