What is the auditory brainstem response (ABR)? The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is an evoked potential that originates at the auditory nerve (Cranial Nerve VIII). This test is used to assess the…
Prepare the equipment Connect and ensure the device is on. Open the OtoAccess or Noah database and enter new patient details. Double click on the IA OAE Suite icon to launch the software and click on…
What is the speech in noise (SIN) test? The SIN test is a method of testing a patient’s functional hearing in the presence of competing sound (Taylor, 2003). The objective of this is to identify thei…
What is the VDB-Express test? Difficulty with hearing in background noise is a common complaint among hearing aid users. Therefore, the measurement of SNR loss (signal-to-noise ratio loss) is importa…
What is the speech in noise (SIN) test? The SIN test is a method of testing a patient’s functional hearing in the presence of competing sound (Taylor, 2003). The objective of this is to identify thei…
What is Residual Noise? Residual Noise is the averaged background noise. It is calculated online during the ABR recording by measuring the stability of the averaged waveform. The Residual Noise calcu…
The Ambient Noise feature allows you to monitor the test environment for noise during audiometric testing. It is ideal when testing in non-optimal conditions or when testing via tele-audiometry. Know…
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…
Table of contents What is automated audiometry? Which test methods can you apply for automated audiometry? Which transducers can you use for automated audiometry? How to perform automated audiometry…
Table of contents What is pure tone audiometry? What is a pure tone audiogram? Audiometers that can perform pure tone audiometry Testing considerations Preparing your patient for pure tone audiometry…
This video will explore the clinical utility of the aided cortical tests for patients with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). Patients with ANSD are challenging to manage due to the discre…
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…
