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…
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…
Table of contents What is tympanometry? What is a tympanometer? Test procedure Interpreting the results Calibration for tympanometry What is tympanometry? Tympanometry is a method of testing the func…
Purpose: To evaluate the performance of the Titan Probe Unit. Solution: How to test the Pump Wheel for air leak: Switch Titan on by pressing either L or R on the handheld unit. Select Protocol “01 No…
Probe performance is crucial to TEOAE test results. We recommend that you conduct a probe test at the beginning of each day before starting to test on patients to ensure that the probe is functioning…
Why should I perform a daily system check/probe integrity test? It is recommended to perform a daily check of your OAE equipment to ensure that it is in good working order, before testing on patients…
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…
There are a number of things to consider when conducting OAE testing in order to ensure valid and reliable results. Consideration of the factors below will ensure an optimal OAE test. 1. Protocol sel…
Probe, Short Extension Cable, Preamplifier Clinical Extension Cable 1. Unscrew the probe cap. 1. Unscrew the probe cap. 2. Remove the probe tip. 2. Remove the probe tip. 3. Thread the stiff end of th…
Titan Solutions ABR OAE Tympanometers Customize your Titan for screening, diagnostic and advanced clinical testing. Match the modules with your current needs – and upgrade when your challenges change…
Electrical Evoked Stapedial Reflex Thresholds (eSRT) can be a very useful objective measure for the upper stimulus levels during the programming of a cochlear implant (Brickley et al., 2005; Buckler…
