The aided cortical test can be likened to an evoked potentials method for performing a speech test. This guide will provide a complete introduction to aided cortical testing. Table of contents What i…
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…
This guide provides clinicians with a complete introduction to OAE testing to help in the selection of the most appropriate test protocol and for analyzing OAE test results. Table of contents What ar…
This guide provides clinicians with a complete introduction to video head impulse testing (vHIT). Table of contents What is the head impulse test (HIT)? What is the video head impulse test (vHIT)? vH…
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…
Table of contents What is acoustic reflex testing? What is the acoustic reflex? The acoustic reflex arc Why perform acoustic reflex testing? Criteria and contraindications Equipment considerations Ho…
The real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) is the difference between the coupler response and the real ear response. This guide will provide an introduction to RECD testing. Table of contents Why does…
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…
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…
In this article, we will equip you with everything you need to know to feel confident selecting and fitting a CROS or a BiCROS hearing aid. Table of contents What is CROS? What is BiCROS? Factors to…
Table of contents What is the Stenger test? When to perform the Stenger test How to perform the Stenger test Interpreting Stenger test results Managing a non-organic hearing loss Frequently asked que…
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…
