Operating Instructions - Interacoustics OtoRead Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

Preparing the Patient for Testing
Otoscopic examination of the patient's ear canals should be
performed prior to testing. Excessive cerumen or vernix in the
ear canals may interfere with the test and give invalid or
incomplete results. Patients with excessive cerumen, debris,
or foreign bodies in the ear canals should be referred to an
audiologist or physician for removal of the blockage prior to
testing.
Place the patient in a position that will allow the OtoRead
instrument to be held steady while testing is in progress. The
patient should remain still and quiet while the test is being
performed.
Control Buttons
The OtoRead instrument uses 4 buttons to control all functions
of the instrument. These buttons are arranged in a directional
cursor format. The arrows on the keys (LEFT, RIGHT, UP,
DOWN) correspond to the arrows that are used on the screen.
The screen will indicate which button to push by showing the
appropriate arrow.
NOTE: The UP key will always bring the instrument back
to either the previous menu or the main menu. The UP key
will also turn the unit off when the instrument is at the
Main Menu.
Turning On the Instrument
To turn on the OtoRead instrument, press the DOWN Key
located below the instrument's display screen. Two small
lights (yellow and green) will appear briefly just above the
display screen. The green ready light will remain on. Display #
1 will quickly appear. This display will indicate the type of
instrument (screener), software version, serial number, and
operating mode (DP or TE).
If the batteries have sufficient power, the OtoRead instrument
will automatically check the date and time settings. If there are
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