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If the threshold at 2000 Hz is more than 20 dB different (less than or greater than) the threshold at 1000 Hz, repeat steps 5 through 8 at 1500 Hz (the “half octave” between 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz). : The software automatically calculates the 3-frequency Pure Tone Average (PTA) which is displayed above and inside the legend as follows: D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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Performing the QuickSIN Test QuickSIN Audiometry list Select. Play check-box Play D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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After all six sentences are scored, the following results are displayed: D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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Tinnometer The following screenshot shows the key features of the Tinnometer: Interactions with the patient are controlled as follows: D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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There are 3 Steps needed for Tinnitus Assessment with the Tinnometer Step 1: Identify Patient’s Tinnitus tinnitus type start/stop toggle D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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Step 2: Find Identified Tinnitus Threshold down Threshold Level Step 3: Masking Tinnitus for 60 Seconds volume slider MML button Tinnometer Modulation Tab The Tinnometer modulation tab is designed to simulate sound generators when hearing aid demonstrations cannot be performed. The following are controls used in Modulation.
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To use the Modulation features within Tinnometer, you must first complete the three steps involved with tinnitus assessment. Once tinnitus assessment is complete, you can use modulation by: Activating the channel in which the tinnitus assessment was performed. Enter the modulation tab on the right side of Tinnometer software.
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Tinnometer Audiometry Scan The Tinnometer Scan tab is designed for various forms of air conduction audiometry. There are three types of audiometry that can be performed with Tinnometer. You can access the forms of audiometry with the buttons located by the number 1 in the image below. Tinnometer Residual Inhibition (RI) The Tinnometer RI tab is designed for Residual Inhibition (RI) testing for a patient’s tinnitus.
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Select the RI tab on the right side of the Tinnometer software. Ask the patient the bothersome level of their tinnitus from 1 to 10 and mark their response. Click the stop watch to begin the masking stimulus (stimulus to play for 60 seconds).
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When the stimulus stops the patient must redefine their tinnitus bothersome level every 30 seconds. The bothersome level should decrease upon the stimulus stopping and will increase with time. The test continues until the bothersome level returns to pre-test level. Tinnometer Report Printing The Tinnometer has four reports available for printing: tinnitus assessment report, manufacturer guidance report, questionnaire report and a channel...
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6. Print your Report. Tinnitus Assessment Report Tinnitus assessment reports are able to be generated after completing the three steps to tinnitus assessment. Once all steps are complete you are able to print a report To generate your tinnitus assessment report, select “printer …”...
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Manufacturer Guidance Report Manufacturer guidance reports are designed to provide hearing aid sound therapy guidance to a clinician based on tinnitus assessment results. Sound therapy is an option to tinnitus treatment. We encourage all clinics to develop a tinnitus treatment protocol that is in line with their tinnitus treatment goals.
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Graph Channel Report Graph channel reports will print a patient report which displays an image of the patient’s tinnitus with QR codes for YouTube videos that play a wind modulation noise nearest to their tinnitus. To generate the report you must: 1.
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2. Select the name of the questionnaire you want to print from the list of reports. 3. Print the report. Record Hearing Loss Simulator Mic, File Record. Play Normal Simulated Reset Stop D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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separately for each ear Binaural Monaural Live voice (microphone) File D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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Record Help Master Hearing Aid (MHA) File, CD, Mic, Record. Monaural Binaural. Normal Simulate track return Reset D-0117967-B 01/2019...
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