Select The Test Ear; Probe Check; Calibration After Probe Check - Interacoustics OtoRead Instructions For Use Manual

OtoRead™ Instructions for Use - US

Select the test ear

Probe check

After the test ear is selected, the Probe Check screen will be shown. This display states the selected ear side
in corresponding color on the top. Underneath a gauge representing the probe fit can be found.

Calibration after probe check

Immediately after the probe check, the OtoRead
each test. During calibration a series of tones will be presented to the ear canal to calibrate the levels of the
frequencies to be tested.
Following calibration of the test tones, the test phase will begin automatically.
To obtain a seal and measure emissions, gently insert the ear tip
into the patient's ear canal. It should fit snugly and comfortably.
The best test results are obtained when an ear tip is inserted
deeply into the ear canal instead of flush with the ear canal. To
begin a test, insert the probe into the ear and select either the
LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to indicate the ear to be tested.
Note: Do not remove or insert the probe from the probe connector
unless the device is off.
Leaking: The needle points to the orange, right side of the gauge.
The detected ear canal is too large for the test to begin as the
probe is not in the ear or there is a large leak.
The indicator will remain orange until a seal is obtained.
Appropriate adjustment of the probe/ear tip position and ear tip
size selection should be made until the indicator falls within the
green area and remains stable.
Sealing: The needle points to the top, yellow part of the gauge.
The ear canal volume is in the target range for testing. A seal has
been detected and now the instrument is looking for a consistent
seal. Once this is confirmed, it changes to 'in ear' and can begin a
test.
In Ear: The needle points to the green, left side of the gauge.
The test will begin automatically if the probe fit is stable. When the
'in ear' status is confirmed, the unit will automatically begin testing
(AutoStart) and the yellow 'TEST' LED will be illuminated
throughout the test.
If the test does not progress past the Probe Check phase, change
the probe tube, check that the probe connector is fully seated in
the socket and try again.
TM will automatically perform a calibration prior to the start of
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