What is the speech in quiet (SIQ) test? The SIQ test is a method of testing a patient’s functional hearing in the absence of any competing sound. The objective of this is to identify their functional…
In this quick guide, you will learn how to use the BKB-SIN speech-in-noise test provided with Interacoustics audiometers. Getting started Activate your speech-in-noise license key to get access to th…
What is speech audiometry? Most people acquiring hearing aids report trouble hearing speech, or more often trouble hearing speech in noise. Here speech testing becomes a strong test tool in the asses…
What is pure tone audiometry? Pure tone audiometry is a hearing test that establishes the hearing sensitivity at various frequencies for air conduction and bone conduction. The test can specify the a…
What is pure tone audiometry? Pure tone audiometry is a hearing test that establishes hearing sensitivity at various frequencies for air conduction and bone conduction. The test can specify the air c…
Prepare the equipment Turn on Titan by pressing the R or L button. Open the OtoAccess® or Noah database and enter new patient details. 3. Double click on the Titan Suite icon to launch the software a…
There are a number of things to consider when conducting OAE testing in order to ensure valid and reliable results. Consideration of the factors below will ensure an optimal OAE test. 1. Protocol sel…
Ear tips The OtoRead™ instrument comes with a box of disposable ear tips that fit in a variety of ear canal sizes. The probe tip must have an ear tip attached before inserting it into an ear canal. T…
The OtoRead™ Micro-Probe The OtoRead™ micro-probe utilizes a disposable probe tube (probe tip) design. Removal and replacement of the probe tube is fast and easy, saving the clinician time spent on c…
1. Test environment The ideal test environment is a quiet room. 2. Preparing the patient Place the patient in a position that will allow easy access to the ear canal. Use the shirt clip on the probe…
1. Test environment The ideal test environment is a quiet room. 2. Preparing the patient Place the patient in a position that will allow easy access to the ear canal. Use the shirt clip on the remote…
The insert phones (transducer boxes, cables, tubes and adapters) can be wiped down with a damp cloth and a disinfectant wipe after use. Be careful that no fluid enters into the adapters or sensitive…
