The effect of galvanic stimulation on spontaneous nystagmus

• Published in: O.R.L. Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties Vol. 38; no. 3; p. 140
• Main Authors: Swaak, A J, Oosterveld, W J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland 01.01.1976
• Subjects: Animals; Ear, Inner - physiology; Electric Stimulation; Eye Movements; Rabbits; Rotation; Saccule and Utricle - innervation; Vestibular Function Tests

The question of the point of impact of the electric current in the galvanic vestibular test is not solved. An important feature is that, after destruction of both the vestibular end organs, a galvanic nystagmus can still be provoked. The effect of a direct current on the spontaneous nystagmus follow...