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ICS NCA-200 Air Caloric Stimulator

ICS NCA-200 Air Caloric Stimulator

NCA-200

A convenient alternative to caloric stimulation with water, the NCA-200 provides precise caloric stimuli for vestibular testing with speed, safety and low maintenance.

Features

  • Precise caloric stimulation with the convenience of air
  • Controlled - air stream directed with an otoscopic head
  • Fast - stable temperature reached quickly
  • Safe - designed with electrical and thermal protection
  • Integration with computer-based ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG

Precise caloric testing with speed, control and repeatability

The caloric test forms the key element in the VNG/ENG test battery with the requirement that the stimulus delivered to each ear be exactly the same.

The NCA-200 delivers a continuous flow of air. For precision, the temperature is controlled at the tip of the delivery tube ensuring repeatability of the amount of heat transferred. The lighted otoscopic head enables you to direct the flow of air straight at the tympanic membrane for effective irrigations. Only Otometrics offers this feature.

Safety

  • Air stimulation avoids the dangers of irrigating an ear with a perforated tympanic membrane.
  • Over-temperature circuitry disables the NCA-200 if the air is too warm.
  • Failsafe circuits protect against the loss of temperature-sensing capability.

Integration with computer-based CHARTR VNG/ENG system

Only Otometrics offers integration of the caloric stimulation function with our computer-based VNG (Videonystagmography) and ENG (electronystagmography) systems. The program remotely selects the required warm or cool temperature. Test initiation simultaneously starts the recording and the caloric stimulus. In addition, remote controls can center the recording (ENG) or remotely start a digital video recording (VNG).