Screening protocols It is possible to create a screening protocol in the DPOAE module that provides a test outcome labelled as PASS, REFER or INCOMPLETE. The application of DPOAEs in screening is ver…
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…
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 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…
Hearing instrument testing, also known as test box measurements or HIT box measurements, are measurements that assess whether a hearing instrument’s performance meets manufacturer specifications with…
It is well known that rotational chair testing offers a reliable, repeatable and tolerable stimulus to the inner ear to investigate the function of the vestibular system, specifically the vestibulo-o…
Table of contents What are real-ear measurements? Why perform real-ear measurements? Contraindications to performing real-ear measurements How to perform real-ear measurements Important steps after t…
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 are auditory late responses (ALRs)? Auditory Late Responses (ALRs) are longer latency components that for most part are generated in higher regions of the auditory CNS, including the auditory co…
This video explores some of the recent technological advances in the field of visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) and discusses the benefits of different types of visual reinforcer options. Find th…
Preparing the skin Always use an abrasive preparation gel (e.g., NuPrep) to ensure that the top layer of skin (epidermis) is cleaned and oil is removed. The skin may become a little red after an appr…
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…
