Table of contents What is the auditory brainstem response (ABR)? ABR results interpretation Patient preparation Testing considerations Checking the electrode impedances Performing a threshold ABR tes…
Summary of: Hof, J. R., de Kleine, E., Avan, P., Anteunis, L. J., Koopmans, P. J., & van Dijk, P. (2012). Compensating for deviant middle ear pressure in otoacoustic emission measurements, data, and…
This video demonstrates some suggestions to help when performing real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) measurements. You can read the full transcript below. Probe microphone insertion With both REMs…
Summary of: Voss, S. E., Merchant, G. R., & Horton, N. J. (2012). Effects of middle-ear disorders on power reflectance measured in cadaveric ear canals. Ear and hearing, 33(2), 195–208. https://doi.o…
What is the alternate binaural loudness balance (ABLB) test? The alternate binaural loudness balance (ABLB) test measures perceived loudness differences between the ears and is designed for people wi…
What is the alternate binaural loudness balance (ABLB) test? The alternate binaural loudness balance (ABLB) test measures the perceived loudness differences between the ears and is designed for peopl…
What is the alternate binaural loudness balance (ABLB) test? The alternate binaural loudness balance (ABLB) test measures the perceived loudness differences between the ears and is designed for peopl…
Summary of: Voss, S. E., Horton, N. J., Woodbury, R. R., & Sheffield, K. N. (2008). Sources of variability in reflectance measurements on normal cadaver ears. Ear and hearing, 29(4), 651–665. https:/…
This video will explore some of the considerations and tactics for performing the aided cortical test on patients with unilateral and asymmetrical hearing losses. You can read the full transcript bel…
This guide provides a complete introduction to visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) testing. Table of contents What is visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA)? VRA transducers Stimuli selection Prepar…
Summary of: Sun X. M. (2012). Ear canal pressure variations versus negative middle ear pressure: comparison using distortion product otoacoustic emission measurement in humans. Ear and hearing, 33(1)…
What are distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs)? Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) are acoustic signals that can be detected in the ear canal of a person with normal outer…