1 Introduction to MADSEN Zodiac
Clean the ear canal if needed. Make sure that there is no residual fluid in the patient's ear after cleaning or wax
removal.
Warning
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of a medical doctor:
If there is discharge in the ear
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If the patient recently has undergone middle ear surgery
If the ear canal is occluded
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If the patient suffers from acute trauma
If the patient experiences severe discomfort
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If the patient displays symptoms of tinnitus or hyperacusis, in which case using excessively loud acoustic stimuli
for acoustic reflex measurements should be avoided.
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About this manual
This is your guide to using MADSEN Zodiac and the OTOsuite Immittance module. It also introduces you to the key fea-
tures of the product by providing you with working scenarios for performing tests and viewing and printing test results.
We recommend that you read this manual and make yourself familiar with MADSEN Zodiac and how it operates with OTO-
suite so that you become familiar with the device before testing on a client.
Note
If you are using OTOsuite with Noah, we recommend that you are familiar with the screens and functions
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provided in Noah.
Safety
This manual contains information and warnings which must be followed to ensure the safe performance of MADSEN Zodiac.
Warning
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Safety information is stated where it is relevant, and general safety aspects are described in
Installation
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To install the new system, see
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To install OTOsuite, see the OTOsuite User Guide.
Configuring the OTOsuite Immittance module
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See
Configuring the Immittance module ► 17
Basic OTOsuite functions
Basic OTOsuite functions are described in the OTOsuite User Guide.
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Testing should not be performed on patients displaying the following symptoms without the approval
Local government rules and regulations, if applicable, should be followed at all times.
Installing Zodiac ► 14
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Standards and safety ► 125
Otometrics - MADSEN Zodiac
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