Mnemonics for Caloric Testing in Nystagmus
Remember the mnemonic COWS (cold-opposite, warm-same) for Caloric testing in nystagmus. COWS indicates fast phase of the nystagmus When cold water is poured into the right ear the patient will develop left jerk nystagmus (i.e. fast phase to the left). When warm water is poured into the right ear the patient will develop right jerk …