What is the acoustic reflex? The acoustic reflex is the contraction of the stapedius muscle elicited by the presentation of an acoustically loud sound. When either ear is presented with a loud sound…
This quick guide is intended to give a brief explanation on how to fit CROS and BiCROS type hearing aids. How to perform CROS 1. Launch Affinity/Callisto Suite. 2. Ensure audiogram is entered. 3. Nav…
How to determine if frequency lowering should be applied 1. Launch Affinity/Callisto Suite. 2. Ensure an audiogram is entered. 3. Navigate to REM module. 4. Fitting prescription setting will automati…
How to determine if frequency lowering should be applied 1. Launch Affinity/Callisto Suite. 2. Ensure an audiogram is entered. 3. Navigate to REM module. 4. Fitting prescription setting will automati…
This quick guide is intended to give a brief explanation on how to fit CROS and BiCROS type hearing aids. How to perform CROS 1. Launch Affinity/Callisto Suite. 2. Ensure audiogram is entered. 3. Nav…
In this quick guide, you will learn how to perform the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) test. What is the ACT test? The ACT test is an above-threshold, non-language specific test that quantifies a pe…
Lisa L. Hunter, PhD1, Chelsea M. Blankenship1, AuD, PhD and Yvonne S. Sininger2, PhD 1Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Patient Service Research, Children’s Audiology Researc…
Difficulty with hearing in background noise is a common complaint among people with hearing loss. The measurement of signal-to-noise ratio loss (SNR loss) is important because a person’s ability to u…
If you have purchased the VORTEQ™ Assessment or Functional Assessment bundle, you will be able to perform the Gaze Stabilization Test (GST). GST is an assessment of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR)…
What is the Dix-Hallpike test? The Dix-Hallpike test, also referred to as the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, is a diagnostic maneuver used to identify benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The Dix-Hal…
Eye calibrations If you have not previously calibrated your eyes, you must do that first. The eyes should be calibrated anytime you change the goggle/camera, or the goggles are moved on the patient’s…
Table of contents What is the Motor Control Test (MCT)? Which reflexes does the MCT assess? Who should you assess using the MCT? MCT procedure MCT results Clinical applications of the MCT What is the…
