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- Page 1 AccuScreen PRO Otoacoustic Emissions Automated ABR Screener Quick Guide GN Otometrics A/S 08-2002 Part No. 7–26–68200/01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quick Guide AccuScreen PRO Contents Before testing Preparing for the test Preparing the test environment Preparing the patient Preparing for ABR testing Fitting the ear tip on the probe Testing the patient Interpreting test results Viewing results Printing Transferring data... -
Page 3: Before Testing
AccuScreen PRO Quick Guide Before testing Preparing for the test Fit the AccuScreen with a charged battery pack. Plug the probe lead into the socket on top of the AccuScreen. Align the red dot on the probe plug with the red dot on the socket. -
Page 4: Preparing The Patient
Quick Guide AccuScreen PRO Always use clean eartips. Swab the probe tip with disinfectant between babies. Preparing the patient To prepare the patient for testing, position the patient so that you can easily access the ear to be tested. Neonatal screening is best performed when the baby is sleeping. -
Page 5: Fitting The Ear Tip On The Probe
Switch on the AccuScreen. Select “Test” from the Main Menu. The AccuScreen PRO displays a list, where patients are listed either by their last names or ID numbers (depending on the setting in “Options” – “Settings 2” – “Patient list mode”). Select the name or number of the patient to be tested and press OK. - Page 6 Press OK to confirm the selected ear and start the test. For TEOAE, DPOAE and DPOAE Diagnostic tests, calibration (CAL) is performed. For ABR tests, the AccuScreen PRO performs an impedance test followed by calibration. When calibration/impedance testing has been successfully completed, testing begins automatically.
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Page 7: Interpreting Test Results
If the result was a REFER, it is recommended that you retest the patient. Interpreting test results A patient screened by the AccuScreen PRO is either given a “PASS” or a “REFER”. If the result is a “PASS”, no further action is required. - Page 8 Quick Guide AccuScreen PRO A “good” REFER is when the A and S levels do not exceed the critical limits (see below), indicating that test conditions were good. A “bad” REFER is when the A and S levels have been exceeded, indicating that test conditions were not optimal.
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Page 9: Printing
Do not switch off the AccuScreen PRO while printing is in progress. Doing so may result in distorted test data. To print a report 1. Connect the label printer cable to the AccuScreen PRO and switch on the printer. 2. Select the “Print results” menu from the Main Menu. - Page 10 Quick Guide AccuScreen PRO 6. If you select “Single Results”, a list of results appears. The most recent is highlighted by a black bar. Scroll to select the required result. For all other types of printout printing starts when you press PRINT.
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Page 11: Transferring Data
Activate the AccuLink program on the PC and run the transfer operation from AccuLink. Via cable Connect the cable from the AccuScreen PRO to the PC. Select “Transfer/Delete data” from the Main Menu followed by “Transfer via cable”. Via infrared... -
Page 12: From A Pc To Accuscreen
AccuScreen PRO. Deleting data If you have transferred data to AccuLink, for instance because the AccuScreen PRO memory is running full, you may want to delete the data in AccuScreen PRO. Select “Transfer/Delete data” from the Main Menu followed by “Delete data”. -
Page 13: Memory Usage
AccuScreen PRO Quick Guide Memory usage When 80% of the AccuScreen PRO memory is used, a warning message appears. From this point on, you can carry out approximately 20 tests before the memory is completely full. Every 5 tests after the first reminder, the percentage of memory used will be displayed again. - Page 14 Quick Guide AccuScreen PRO Use the cleaning wire (D) to take out the acoustic filter disc from the probe tip. Use the cleaning wire (D) to clean the sound channels of the probe. Always clean from the rear. Note: Remember to clean the cleaning wire, especially when it protrudes from the probe tip.
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Page 15: The Acoustic Filter
AccuScreen PRO Quick Guide The acoustic filter Note: If the calibration procedure fails and the message “Probe Error!” is displayed, the acoustic filter of the probe may be damaged or blocked by cerumen. If this is the case, replace the filter disc (E). To do so, remove the probe tip (see above). -
Page 16: Error Messages
Quick Guide AccuScreen PRO Error Messages The error messages below are listed in alphabetical order. Error message Cause Solution • • Battery charge low. Replace the battery before continuing with the test. • • Cal FAIL Stimulus level calibration Ensure stable probe failed.
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