8 Testing with Zodiac Quick Check - Stand-Alone
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MADSEN Zodiac
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Testing with Zodiac Quick Check - Stand-Alone
The safety intensity level cannot be exceeded in screening mode.
Madsen Zodiac Quick Check performs automatic 226 Hz tympanometry
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
hermetic seal is achieved.
8.1
Starting a measurement
To prepare for the test before you start testing, see
Preparing for testing 32
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1.
Look into the ear canal. Perform an otoscopy to assess the status of the outer ear before you insert the probe.
2.
If the ear canal is blocked, a test may not be accurate. Clean the ear canal if needed.
Caution
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The user will see a warning message about high stimulus intensity level if the warning limit is reached.
Caution
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The probe can be damaged if fluids enter the probe.
Caution
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Never place the probe tip in the ear canal of a new patient without using a clean eartip.
Caution
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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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Always use a suitably sized eartip. Using a probe with an unsuitably sized eartip or applying excessive
force may cause unnecessary discomfort to the patient.
