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7 Preparing for testing
7.5
Using a test setup
In Zodiac
Every time you create a new session in Zodiac, shortcuts to your favorite test setups will be shown on the screen. Use the
soft-buttons to select the test setup you prefer. These test setup short-cuts are shown until you start the measurements.
Selecting a test setup from the menu
You can select a test setup different from the one currently selected.
1. Press the
2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the desired test setup.
3. Press the
will be used for testing.
Editing a test setup
To change the settings in a test setup, see
In OTOsuite
You can select a test setup different from the one currently selected.
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7.6
Inspecting the patient's ear
1. Position the patient so that you can easily access the ear to be tested.
2. Grasp the pinna and gently pull back and slightly away from the patient's head.
Note
If the patient is a newborn, gently pull the pinna down and back. For older infants, pull the pinna up and
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back.
3. Look into the ear canal. It is strongly recommended that you perform an otoscopy to assess the status of the outer ear
before you insert the probe.
4. If the ear canal is blocked, this may affect the result of the test. Clean the ear canal if needed.
7.7
Fitting the eartip on the probe
You can choose between various types of eartips, depending on the type of test you wish to do:
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Screening eartips
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Regular eartips
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Infant eartips
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Menu
button.
Menu
button to exit the menu. The selected test setup
Test Selector
Click to open the
setups, and factory default tests.
The Zodiac menu ► 33
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window. This window enables you to load user defined tests, special test
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