Madsen zodiac, Reference Manual

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8 Testing with Zodiac Quick Check - Stand-Alone
Note
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The safety intensity level cannot be exceeded in screening mode.
MADSEN Zodiac Quick Check performs automatic 226 Hz tym-
panometry which can be combined with Ipsi Reflex testing.
All tests are performed in one single sequence.
MADSEN Zodiac is used in combination with the hand-held
Quick Check probe fitted with an eartip.
The measurements are performed automatically when the
probe is pressed gently against the patient's ear canal and her-
metic seal is achieved.
8.1 Starting a measurement
To prepare for the test before you start testing, see Preparing for testing ► 36 .
1. Look into the ear canal. It is strongly recommended that you perform an otoscopy to assess the status of the outer ear
before you insert the probe.
2. If the ear canal is blocked, this may affect the result of the test. Clean the ear canal if needed.
Caution
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The probe can be damaged if fluids enter the probe.
Warning
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Always fit the probe with a new eartip when you place the probe in the ear canal of a new patient.
Warning
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The eartip can be used for both ears. If you suspect infection in one ear, use a clean eartip and probe
tip before you continue testing on the other ear.
Caution
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Avoid excessive force when you place the ear tip against the ear canal opening of the patient as this
may cause unnecessary discomfort, particularly if the eartip is small enough to enter the ear canal.
Fit the probe in the ear
1. With a hand-held probe you can use a slightly over-
sized eartip in order to achieve a seal when used
with a wider range of ear canal sizes.
The oversized eartip is not intended to enter the
ear canal.
2. Fit the eartip on the probe.
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8 Testing with Zodiac Quick Check - Stand-Alone