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 Videonystagmography,
VNG
- The VNG is the latest technology
used to distinguish peripheral disease, such as BPPV, from
CNS pathology.
- The VNG uses an infrared camera
to measure eye movements at rest and through a series of
head movements. Caloric testing is also performed.
- If the patient is diagnosed with
BPPV, we perform an Epley maneuver which is about 85% effective
in providing relief of the symptoms of BPPV.
- Emily Walker, our VGN technologist,
is a board certified member of the American Board of Balance
Medicine.
- Preparation for this test
is necessary. Please see "VNG preparation Instructions".
VNG Preparation Instructions
- Wear loose fitting clothes for comfort.
- Do not wear any skin lotion, moisturizing
creams, oils, or make-up on your face.
- Do not eat 3-6 hours prior to testing.
Please REFRAIN from the following 48
hours prior to the scheduled testing:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Sleeping Pills
- Cold medicines
- Aspirin
- Tylenol
- Antihistamines
Please
REFRAIN from the following items the morning of the
scheduled testing. These medications may be resumed immediately
after the testing.
- Muscle relaxants
- Pain medications
- Tranquilizers
- Medications for nausea
If you are taking any of the following
medications, please DO TAKE them prior to your testing:
- Heart medication
- Diabetic medication
- Thyroid medication
- Blood pressure medication
- Seizure medication
- Birth control medication
- Antibiotics
- Vitamins
- Diruetics
If you have any questions regarding
any medications that are not listed, please contact the office
for specific instructions. Thank you.
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