Madsen zodiac, Reference Manual

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1. Use a new probe tip, or make sure that the probe tip has been cleaned and dis-
infected, before you place it in the test cavity. This is to make sure that the
probe tip does not influence the probe test, and that the test cavity is not con-
taminated.
2. Insert the probe tip without eartip in the 2 cc test cavity.
3. Select the probe check function:
From Zodiac Quick Check - Stand-alone:
– Press the Probe Check button.
You may have to support the probe in the test cavity.
From Zodiac Diagnostic and Clinical - Stand-alone:
– Press the
Special
button and select
Probe check
.
From OTOsuite:
– Click the
Probe check
icon on the toolbar.
The probe check starts automatically. If it does not, press the
Start
button to
start the check. If it does not, click the
Start
button to start the check.
The probe is checked for occlusion and leakage. If the probe check result shows
a value of 1.9 - 2.1 mmho/cc/ml at 226 Hz, the probe is OK. If not, we recom-
mend that you make an admittance calibration.
Additional probe admittance checks can be performed. See the MADSEN
Zodiac Reference Manual.
If there is a probe error
In case of a probe error, the probe may be occluded or faulty.
• If the probe is occluded, clean or replace the probe tip.
• If the probe is faulty, contact an authorized service department for repair.
7.4 Creating a new session
When you wish to test a new patient, create a new session. This will clear the device memory of old data.
When Zodiac is not connected to OTOsuite
• When you have finished testing a patient and wish to start testing a new patient, press the
New Session
button.
When Zodiac is connected to OTOsuite
• Create a new session in OTOsuite.
• When you wish to test a new patient, click to open the Client Details window and click New Session .
This will close the current patient data set and make it possible for you to save data under a new patient.
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7 Preparing for testing