The air caloric stimulator is a device that delivers a stream of air to the ear canal at controlled rates of flow and temperature and that is intended for vestibular function testing of a patient's body balance system. The vestibular stimulation of the semicircular canals produces involuntary eye movements. The handle is equipped with an otoscope head where a disposable ear tip can be fixed for easy management of hygiene. The otoscope handle provides also a magnifying glass and integrated light to inspect the ear canal and the tympanic membrane without obstructing the stimulation. CoolStar is ideal when water can not be used for stimulation , when water inlet and outlet are not available in the examination room and when ambient room temperature exceeds 22 C.
An assembly of devices intended to apply heat stimuli in the form of a stream of air or water into the ear canal. It typically consists of an irrigation system that includes a pump, valves, heaters and regulators to control the rate of flow and temperature of the medium. The stimulation of the semicircular canal produces involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) which are measured using a nystagmograph. It is used for vestibular function testing for assessing the patient's balance system. This device is typically used in an ear/nose/throat (ENT) department.