Otodynamics Otoport Advance, User Manual

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CHAPTER NINE
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Ringing is displayed when there is obvious oscillation within the Stimulus
Waveform after the initial positive and negative peaks instead of a flat line
response.
The table below describes the highlighted message which will appear if
more than one condition is met.
When Checkfit OK is present on screen indicating conditions are suitable
for testing, select Start to begin a test or Cancel at any point in Checkfit to
return to Patient Details .
Stim out of Range will appear if Start is selected when the stimulus is
outside the accepted range. It is advisable to select
Back
to return to
Checkfit and readjust. Select Continue to test with the current stimulus
level.
Additional checks on testing conditions are the stimulus ( S ) and noise ( N )
LEDs above the screen. Both LEDs are lit in ideal testing conditions.
Consistent Stimulus Out Stimulus Highlighted
High Noise of Range Ringing Message
No No No Checkfit OK
No No Yes Ringing
No Yes No Check Probe Fit
No Yes Yes Check Probe Fit
Yes No No Noisy
Yes No Yes Ringing
Yes Yes No Check Probe Fit
Yes Yes Yes Check Probe Fit
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