Madsen Zodiac User Manual page 28

User Guide
Note It is recommended that you perform a tympanometric test before making any acoustic reflex measurement,
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and determine the acoustic reflex threshold before making a reflex decay measurement.
High intensity levels
Note To avoid automatic testing being interrupted because of high stimulus intensity levels when reaching the warn-
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ing limits, it is recommended that you set the max. intensity to 100 dB HL. You can always supplement automatic
reflex measurements with manual testing, if needed.
Warning
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comply with local practice and recommendations for presenting loud stimuli.
Whenever an intensity level exceeds the warning level (> 100 dB HL), a warning message will be shown, and you will be
prompted to decide whether to continue or to move on to the next stimulus type.
9.8.1 Reflex Threshold testing
You can record a reflex threshold either as a separate measurement or as part of a diagnostic sequence. In Sequence test-
ing, the test automatically suggests the threshold level. Always carefully review this result and adjust it if necessary.
In the following you will find the description for performing reflex threshold testing as a single test. This means that the
sequence function is not enabled.
Note
• It is recommended that you perform a tympanometric test before making any acoustic reflex measurement,
and determine the acoustic reflex threshold before making a reflex decay measurement.
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The sound pressure level in the ear canal increases when you test patients with small ear canals. Always
Otometrics - MADSEN Zodiac