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KMID : 1020120100080020019
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
2010 Volume.8 No. 2 p.19 ~ p.24
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The Effect of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on Autonomic Nervous System Response
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Moon Hwa-Young
Kang Sol
Kim Hwa-Sung
Huh So-Young
Son Yu-Ri
Lee Jeong-Woo
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study aims to examine the influences of galvanic vestibular stimulation on autonomic reaction of normal adults.
Methods : Participants in this research totaled 28 (14 men and 14 women). Galvanic vestibular stimulation was conducted with a binaural electrode configuration for 60 sec. Galvanic vestibular stimulation measurements were conducted with the subjects in a prone position. Measured items included skin conductance, blood flow, pulse rate, and respiratory rate. Measurements were repeated for a total of five times, before application, during application, after application, 5 minutes after application and 10 minutes after application.
Results : Skin conductance reaction showed statistically significant differences in changes depending on time after galvanic vestibular stimulation and there were statistically differences in changes of blood flow, pulse rate and respiratory rate after galvanic vestibular stimulation.
Conclusion : Blood flow, pulse rate and respiratory rate of autonomic reactions were not influenced by galvanic vestibular stimulation, but skin conductance reaction was influenced by it and it was found that it was reduced during and after stimulation rather than before stimulation. Consequently, it was considered that galvanic vestibular stimulation affected the autonomic reaction.
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KEYWORD
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Galvanic vestibular stimulation, Autonomic nervous system, Skin conductance reaction
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