What is the threshold equalizing noise (TEN) test? The TEN(HL) test was developed to provide clinicians with a quick and easy way to identify cochlear dead regions. The test consists of measuring pur…
Table of contents Assessing the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) What is the fvHIT? DVA vs GST vs fvHIT How to perform the fvHIT Interpreting fvHIT results Using fvHIT data in the management of the pati…
Summary of: Feeney, M. P., Stover, B., Keefe, D. H., Garinis, A. C., Day, J. E., & Seixas, N. (2014). Sources of variability in wideband energy reflectance measurements in adults. Journal of the Amer…
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…
The idea of a rotational chair was first introduced by Robert Bárány in 1907 and has been used for a variety of different clinical needs since that time. However, newer vestibular tests, such as the…
The ‘wideband’ part of the name Wideband Absorbance (WBA) refers to the stimulus, which is a click i.e. a broadband sound. The ‘absorbance’ part of the name refers to how effectively the energy from…
What is the threshold equalizing noise (TEN) test? The threshold equalizing noise (TEN) test is a quick and easy way to identify cochlear dead regions. The test consists of measuring pure tone thresh…
Required equipment Equinox Evo A patient response button A calibrated bone conductor (B81) Licensed AC440 Audiometry module Calibrated headphones or insert phones Test procedure Perform air conductio…
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 Neuro Latency Protocol? The default Neuro Latency protocol is designed to evaluate the integrity of the neurologic system. The changes in response latency between the right and left ear at sl…
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 play audiometry? Who is play audiometry for? Room setup and equipment required Assessing whether the child is ready for play audiometry Preparation for play audiometry Best…
