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…
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 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…
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…
Hearing instrument testing, also known as test box measurements or HIT box measurements, are measurements that assess whether a hearing instrument’s performance meets manufacturer specifications with…
This guide provides clinicians with a complete introduction to the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) test. Table of contents The challenge of measuring hearing-in-noise ability What is ACT and how can…
Jack Bennett, International Clinical Trainer at the Interacoustics Academy, describes how to perform Real Ear Aided Response (REAR) measurements and how to interpret and adjust the hearing aid freque…
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…
Table of contents What are real-ear measurements? Why perform real-ear measurements? Contraindications to performing real-ear measurements How to perform real-ear measurements Important steps after t…
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…
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…
