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Preparing for testing
Preparing the environment, the client and the test device setup and program so that they are ready for the test, will save
time for both you and the client.
To prepare for testing:
•
If this is the first test of the day, make a probe check. See
.
•
If needed, mount the cap. See
•
Connect the probe, and, if needed, the insert phone. See
.
•
Prepare MADSEN OTOflex 100 and the Immittance module: select the patient and test setup. See the OTOsuite User
Guide.
•
Prepare the patient. See
.
•
Prepare probe and eartip. See
Fitting the eartip on the probe
and
Fitting the probe in the patient’s ear
7.1
Preparing the test environment
Before you start testing, make sure that the test environment is conducive to testing. This includes factors such as selecting
a test location where noise and environmental influence on test results is minimal, ensuring that hygienic precautions are
taken to protect the patient from cross-infection, and setting up equipment such as speakers, test device and computers.
Immittance tests require no specific test environment with regard to noise, but the test environment should in some cases
be adapted to suit the specific test types.
7.2
Hygienic precautions
•
Be sure to follow any established infection control procedures for the setting in which you are working.
•
Always use clean eartips.
•
Swab the probe tip with disinfectant between ears. If one ear is infected, test the healthy ear first and change eartips
between ears.
•
To prevent cross-infection, use a clean eartip when you test the next patient.
7.3
Preparing MADSEN OTOflex 100
7.3.1
Preparing the probe
Using probe with long cable
The probe with the long cable (optional accessory) is best suited for diagnostic and clinical test purposes. It allows for pla-
cing MADSEN OTOflex 100 near the patient, or for using it wall-mounted in a fixed position, without the cap mounted. If
needed, see
.
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