Operation Manual easyScreen
8508935 Rev. 4
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04/04/2019
Preparing the Patient
5.8.2.1 General
Keep in mind the indications and contraindications of use
given in sections 1.2 and 1.4.
Hearing screening is most successfully and efficiently performed on a quiet, sleeping baby.
If the baby is awake but quiet or sucking intermittently, testing is possible though the test
time may be affected. If the baby is crying, moving or sucking vigorously and constantly then
the test will be prolonged and the chance of a Refer result will be increased. In this case it
would be best to terminate the screening and return when the baby is sleeping.
Screening can be performed when the baby is lying in a crib, in a car seat or is being
held by the screener or parent. The key is to make the baby comfortable and quiet for
the screening. Swaddling the baby in a blanket with the arms wrapped inside is
recommended. This will calm the baby and keep the baby from interfering with the
screening device components.
Risk of choking.
Always keep eartips and similar small pieces out of reach of
the baby.
IMPORTANT NOTE
: All disposable supplies included with easyScreen are produced
by Sanibel Supply. The system has only been tested using disposables supplied by
Sanibel Supply. Use of other supplies could alter the behavior and results obtained with
the device and is not recommended. Sanibel disposables are latex, DEHP and BPA free
and have been tested for bio-compatibility. Data sheets are available upon request.
Preparing for ABR Testing with BERAphone
®
Optimal ABR recording requires low skin-electrode resistance (electrode impedance). To
achieve low electrode impedance, electrode gel must be massaged into to the skin in the
areas where the electrodes will make contact as seen in (Figure 56). You can also
prepare the skin with a skin preparation product such as NuPrep
®
.
Figure 56
WARNING
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