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To accept the results and transfer them to Audibase click on the “Accept” button. The PC850 window will
close and the Audibase window will be displayed. Refer to the Audibase user manual for additional options,
but it should be noted that the results must be saved in Audibase to be retained in the database.
To continue testing click on the “Continue” option. The dialogue box will close and the operator may continue
testing as described in these sub-sections.
4.10.
BÉKÉSKY TEST
Use the audiometer controls to clear any current test readings (retained thresholds).
Click the “Bekesy” test icon (the icon will then be highlighted)
.
Alternatively use the “Test > Bekesy” drop-down menu selection at the top of the PC850 window.
To run a Bekesy test click the “Run selected test” icon
and confirm the operation by clicking “Yes” in the
Run Test dialogue box.
The Bekesy test will run according to the test options selected with the test status indicated at the bottom left
of the PC850 window.
The time available for the patient to respond in Bekesy mode is from the point the tone is presented until the
point when the next tone in the sequence is presented
.
The test will proceed and conclud
e as described. Remember to “save” the data in Audibase to retain it in the
database or “Cancel Insert/Edit” if the data is to be discarded (refer to the Audibase operating manual).
4.11.
SINGLE-FREQUENCY TESTING
This option allows an automatic test at a single frequency to be repeated, for example if the full automatic test
has been unable to record a threshold.
Use the “Test > One freq. test” drop-down menu selection at the top of the PC850 window to select the single
frequency from those available for testing.
An automatic test at that frequency will be performed and the test will proceed.
Remember to “save” the data
in Audibase to retain it in the database or “Cancel Insert/Edit” if the data is to be discarded (refer to the
Audibase operating manual).
4.12.
MIXED-MODE TESTING
This allows manual readings to be inserted at frequencies at which an automatic test has been unable to
establish a threshold. In these circumstances the automatic test would finish with the following dialogue box
displayed:
