In cases where you detect a symmetrical hearing loss, traditional audiometry without masking is usually sufficient. However, be aware that in cases of asymmetrical hearing loss, one cannot be certain…
In cases where you detect a symmetrical hearing loss, traditional audiometry without masking is usually sufficient. However, be aware that in cases of asymmetrical hearing loss, one cannot be certain…
What is the acoustic reflex? The acoustic reflex is the contraction of the stapedius muscle elicited by the presentation of an acoustically loud sound. When either ear is presented with a loud sound…
System setup Before beginning your first vHIT for VORTEQ test, open System Default Settings from the main screen and select Head Sensor from the side panel. Ensure that the connection type is set to…
In this video, Amanda Goodhew, International Clinical Trainer with the Interacoustics Academy, will discuss some of her top tips and tricks for performing, and getting the most out of, the aided cort…
Epley Maneuver for posterior canal BPPV Begin with the patient’s head turned 45 degrees toward the affected side. Bring to a supine position with the head turned toward the affected side and hanging…
This video provides an overview of the advantages and the disadvantages of using distortion product OAE (DPOAE) or transient evoked OAE (TEOAE) assessments. You can read the full transcript below. DP…
One application for diagnostic otoacoustic emissions is in the use of ototoxicity monitoring. Ototoxic agents include antibiotics (particularly aminoglycosides), loop diuretics such as furosemide, ch…
The Lateral Head Roll test is part of the VORTEQ™ Assessment bundle. The Lateral Head Roll test is performed to identify horizontal canal BPPV and has additional features that provide significant imp…
This is the second of three parts of the webinar “The advantages and benefits of performing Real Ear Measurements”. Amanda Goodhew, International Clinical Trainer with the Interacoustics Academy, dis…
This video tutorial provides an overview of the steps required to perform a RECD measurement using the SPL60 Probe on the Interacoustics Affinity Compact.
This course is designed to equip participants with the theoretical and practical understanding of how to perform TEOAEs. Lesson 1: What are TEOAEs? Learning objectives Explain why OAEs are important…
