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11 Testing with Zodiac Quick Check - PC-based
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Testing with Zodiac Quick Check - PC-based
When you use a PC-based Zodiac for testing, the OTOsuite Immittance module provides you with the various test screens
needed. The tests and features you can use depend on the configuration of the test device connected to OTOsuite.
Using OTOsuite
We recommend that you make yourself familiar with the general OTOsuite functions described in the OTOsuite Platform
documentation.
The general functions for navigating in the main window are described in the OTOsuite Platform documentation.
Immittance tests and screen descriptions
You will find descriptions of the test and screen, and how to use and view them in:
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11.1
Starting a measurement
To prepare for the test before you start testing, see
1. 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.
2. If the ear canal is blocked, this may affect the result of the test. Clean the ear canal if needed.
Caution
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Fit the probe in the ear
Warning
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Warning
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tip before you continue testing on the other ear.
Caution
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may cause unnecessary discomfort, particularly if the eartip is small enough to enter the ear canal.
1. With a hand-held probe you can use a slightly over-
sized eartip in order to achieve a seal when used
with a wider range of ear canal sizes.
The oversized eartip is not intended to enter the
ear canal.
2. Fit the eartip on the probe.
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The probe can be damaged if fluids enter the probe.
Always fit the probe with a new eartip when you place the probe in the ear canal of a new patient.
The eartip can be used for both ears. If you suspect infection in one ear, use a clean eartip and probe
Avoid excessive force when you place the ear tip against the ear canal opening of the patient as this
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Otometrics - MADSEN Zodiac
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