Operating The Device; Preparing For Testing - Maico easyTymp Operation Manual

5 Operating the Device

5.1 Preparing for Testing

5.1.1 Preparing the Patient
Make sure that the patient is comfortable on a chair or on an examination table if
necessary. Small children may feel more comfortable sitting on a parent's lap.
WARNING
5.1.2 Visual Inspection of the Ear Canal
Check the external ear canal for wax with an otoscope. Excessive wax should be removed
by a qualified professional to prevent the probe opening from clogging which will inhibit
testing. Excessive hairs may have to be cut for a seal to be obtained.
5.1.3 Impedance Measurements
Show the probe to the patient and then explain the following:
 An ear tip is placed on the tip of the probe and inserted into the ear canal. A seal
must be achieved for the test to progress.
 Coughing, talking and swallowing will disturb test results.
 The aim of Tympanometry is to test the mobility of the eardrum and the condition
of the middle ear.
 A small amount of air will flow through the probe to move the eardrum; it
produces a sensation equal to pressing a finger slightly into the ear canal.
 One or more tones will be heard during the test. No participation is expected
from the patient.
 The aim of Acoustic Reflexes is to test the condition of the Musculus stapedius.
 One or more louder tones will be heard during the test. No participation is
expected from the patient.
5.1.4 Handling the Eartips
Choose the proper size of ear tips based on your inspection of the size of the patient's
ear canals.
WARNING
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Keep in mind the indication and contraindications of use
given in sections 1.3 and 1.4.
Do not insert the probe without having an ear tip attached
to prevent damage to the patient's ear canals.
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Operation Manual easyTymp
15/11/2016