Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)

Title: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
Edition: Original
Classification: Standard guideline
Field: Diagnosis
Countries and regions: China
Guidelines users: The primary users of this guideline are practitioners and interpreters of Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) testing, typically including otolaryngologists, neurologists, audiologists, and rehabilitation physicians. Additionally, this guideline serves as a critical resource for educators and students at medical schools, particularly those focused on courses and research related to the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders. By utilizing this guideline, relevant medical and educational professionals can perform and interpret VEMP tests more accurately, thereby enhancing the quality of clinical practice and educational research.
Evidence classification method: 四级证据(D级),即来自专家意见、案例报告或临床经验的描述性研究。
Development unit: Vestibular Medicine Committee of China Medicine Education Association
Registration time: 2024-08-14
Registration number: PREPARE-2024CN231
Purpose of the guideline: Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) testing is a crucial method for assessing the function of the vestibular system, particularly the otolith organs. With increasing demands for the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders, there is a corresponding need for precision and standardization in VEMP testing. Despite its widespread clinical use, inconsistencies remain concerning the methodologies, interpretation of results, and clinical applications of VEMP tests. Therefore, the development of a comprehensive clinical practice guideline is particularly important to ensure that medical professionals can perform VEMP tests according to standardized procedures, enhancing the reliability of test outcomes and optimizing patient management. This guideline aims to provide detailed operational guidance, result interpretation, and clinical application recommendations to support the further development of vestibular medicine.