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 nystagmus (i.e. fast phase to the right)

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