Printing The Test Results - Interacoustics OtoRead Instructions For Use Manual

OtoRead Instruction for Use - English
the LCD display. When testing is completed on both ears, turn the printer on by pressing the button on
top and place the hand-held unit on the cradle. The most recent test results for both ears will
automatically print out.
Testing children with PE tubes
To test children with PE tubes, the auto start needs to be disabled. This is accomplished by first
inserting the OtoRead with appropriate ear tip into the ear canal and obtaining a proper seal. To
disable auto start, at the Main Menu select the ear to be tested by holding down the RIGHT or LEFT
arrow keys for 3 seconds until the green "test" light turns off. Once the key is released, the OtoRead
will calibrate and test as before.
Review results
When testing is complete, the result of the test will be shown in the display. The results of the test are
automatically saved in the memory as soon as the test is complete.
"Pass" on the screen indicates that the patient passed the screening; "REFER" indicates that the
patient did not pass the screening. "NOISY" indicates that excessive noise was present during the
test. "NO SEAL" indicates that a seal was not maintained throughout the test. To review the results,
push the DOWN arrow key to return to the bar graphs.
After reviewing the results, again push the DOWN arrow key to return to the Main Menu. Once a new
test for that ear is started, the previous results are erased.

Printing the Test Results

It is recommended that the results be printed after each patient. Turn on the printer by pressing the
round button before placing the instrument in the cradle. The test results that are stored will print out
automatically. The results of the most recent test from each ear will continue to be stored in memory
until another test is completed.
Date: 2004-03-24
Operation Instruction
Switch on the OtoRead
The OtoRead is switched on by pressing the DOWN arrow key located
below the instrument's display screen.
Switch off OtoRead
The OtoRead has an automatic "shutdown" feature, which will
automatically shut down the unit after 2 minutes (default) of inactivity. To
turn it back on, simply press the DOWN key. To switch of the OtoRead
press the UP key.
To begin testing
To begin testing, place a disposable eartip as far down as possible on
the probe tip. Turn on the OtoRead by pressing the DOWN button.
Select the test ear by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
Insert the eartip deeply into the patient's ear canal to obtain a seal.
When a seal is obtained, the OtoRead instrument will automatically
begin the test by first calibrating and then testing emissions. The red
ERROR LED will illuminate if there is noise in the environment. This
flashing is normal and will often occur and testing can be made anyhow,
though it may influence the result.
Once the testing is finished, the unit will display "PASS" or "REFER" on
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