Both are equally valid approaches to hearing aid verification, and historically are associated with the philosophies of prescribing gain according to the well-known NAL (REIG) and DSL (REAR) prescrip…
Interacoustics Academy Clinical Diploma Newborn Hearing Assessment - Pediatric Diagnostic Auditory Evoked Potentials Register here What is the Clinical Diploma? The Clinical Diploma is an online cour…
In this video Darren Whelan, International Clinical Trainer at Interacoustics Academy speaks about the risk factors for vestibular impairment in children. You can read the full transcript below. Intr…
How do bone anchored systems work? Bone anchored hearing systems transfer sound to the cochlea via direct bone conduction, bypassing the outer and middle ear. This is similar to the way that sound is…
Table of contents What is acoustic reflex testing? What is the acoustic reflex? The acoustic reflex arc Why perform acoustic reflex testing? Criteria and contraindications Equipment considerations Ho…
If you find an asymmetry between the ears in ASSR, can you apply masking? It is absolutely key that any masking needs are met for accurate diagnosis and management. The principles of masking ASSR are…
Odense University Hospital (OUH) in Denmark is one of many hospitals that use otoacoustic emission (OAE) measurements to supplement other hearing tests. This is because OAEs can provide exclusive inf…
In the field of audiology, we are often presented with different quantities expressed in units of 'decibel'. This brief guide offers you an overview on the most important details to know about the de…
In 2018, Interacoustics donated audiological equipment to a work exchange program in Malawi. Two Danish audiologists tested hearing-impaired children at a school and in the rural areas of Malawi. The…
In cases where you detect a symmetrical hearing loss, traditional audiometry without masking is usually sufficient. However, be aware that in cases of asymmetrical hearing loss, one cannot be certain…
Traditionally, Play Audiometry has been seen as a test to establish hearing thresholds and is typically performed with warble tones or pure tones. In this video, Michael East discusses a range of alt…
Introduction It can sometimes be difficult to understand feedback from your patient regarding how their hearing aid sounds. The Affinity Compact has a handy feature which allows you to listen directl…
