Set The Irrigationtime; Perform The Irrigation - Interacoustics Aqua Stim Instructions For Use Manual

Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - EN
If you attempt to manually change the temperature while it is trying to reach a selected temperature, you will
get a message telling you the irrigator is idle and the irrigator will go into rest mode. The irrigator will also
show an idle state if you attempt to manually change the temperature while the software is waiting for you to
begin a current test.
If the Aqua Stim is used as a stand-alone device without Interacoustics software, press the front panel "Cool"
button to select the Cool Irrigation or press the front panel "Warm" button to select the Warm Irrigation. The
irrigator display will tell you when the irrigator is ready for you to irrigate.
Select Cool / Warm
Cool: 30°C
Temp: 25.5°

3.5 Set the IrrigationTime

The Aqua Stim default irrigation time is 30 seconds. Using the Aqua Stim default flow setting (500 ml/min)
the irrigation volume is 250ml. This is indicated on the display while the temperature set point is being
reached. For the next irrigation, the duration can be reduced from 30 seconds to a minimum of 15 seconds
using the front panel up & down "TIME" push buttons. Changing the irrigation duration will also change the
irrigation volume. If you wish to change the default irrigation time please refer to the Error! Reference
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3.6 Perform the Irrigation

Prior to irrigation, the patient should be supine with their head elevated 30 degrees. The patient's head
should be at an elevation within 12 inches / 30 cm (higher or lower) relative to the irrigator height. Irrigating
with the patient elevation too high or too low will adversely affect the irrigation flow rate.
Once the selected irrigation temperature has been reached, the Irrigator will beep and say "Ready". The
LEDs in the handle will also light up. Place the irrigator tip gently into the external ear canal, then click the
button on the irrigator handle to begin water flow. Direct the water at the ear drum. Catch the water in an
emesis basin placed below the ear as it drains from the ear canal. After each irrigation, properly dispose of
this contaminated water.
30s
250ml
An audiologist or physician should inspect the patient's ear with an otoscope
prior to testing, looking for infection, open wounds, wax impaction, or a
perforated eardrum. If any of these are observed, DO NOT use the Aqua Stim.
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