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Madsen Zodiac
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Introduction to Madsen Zodiac
Madsen Zodiac is a compact device for immittance testing.
Madsen Zodiac is available both as a Quick Check device and as a diagnostic testing device. Both types can be operated
either directly from the device (Stand-alone), and/or from the Otosuite Immittance module software (PC-based).
Madsen Zodiac Quick Check - Stand-Alone
Madsen Zodiac Diagnostic and Clinical - Stand-Alone
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Madsen Zodiac Quick Check - PC-based
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Supported tests
Depending on the configuration, Zodiac supports the following tests and functionalities:
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Tympanometry (Quick Check, Diagnostic, Clinical)
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Reflex Screening (Quick Check, Diagnostic, Clinical)
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Reflex Threshold (Diagnostic, Clinical)
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Reflex Decay (Diagnostic, Clinical)
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ETF-I (Eustachian Tube Function - Intact) (Diagnostic, Clinical)
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ETF-P (Eustachian Tube Function - Perforated) (Clinical)
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Admittance Recording (multiple uses, e.g., patulous Eustachian Tube evaluation, acoustic reflexes with external
stimulus) (Diagnostic, Clinical)
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Manual Tympanometry (Diagnostic, Clinical)
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Viewing tympanogram history (Diagnostic, Clinical)
Operating Madsen Zodiac
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Stand-alone Zodiac
Use Zodiac as a stand-alone unit using the built-in keypad and display, or, if you are using the Otosuite Immittance software
module, you can use Zodiac with the PC’s keyboard and mouse with the Otosuite Immittance module acting as the display.
If you are controlling Zodiac from Otosuite, see the Madsen Zodiac Diagnostic & Clinical PC-based User Guide.