otometrics Madsen Xeta, Reference Manual

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2.1.1 Clearing test data
If you want to clear the tests you just made without saving them, press the
Clear
button and choose
Current
. You will have
to confirm the data deletion.
2.1.2 Viewing results
You can view results for tested patients:
• Press
Preview
and scroll back and forth using the arrow buttons to select the patient record.
Already tested patients are indicated by a record number in parenthesis in the lower right corner of the display, e.g.
(16).
Example:
• Use the
Left level
knob to scroll through test results.
2.2 Preparing the patient
1. Instruct the patient in using the Patient Response Switch. See The patient responder
►
47 .
2.3 Automatic Air Conduction testing
2.3.1 Automatic Threshold testing
The Automatic Threshold test presents tones to the patient at rising and falling levels in relation to the actual patient
response.
The test logic adheres to the modified (ascending) Hughson & Westlake method. See Air Conduction threshold test
(manual) ► 67 for a description of the method.
1. Select Auto Threshold testing: Press Auto Threshold . The button lights to indicate that you have selec-
ted the test.
A. Auto Threshold test
B. Current frequency
C. Starting Hearing Level
D. Starting ear selected
For symbols used, see Symbols used
►
91 .
2. Press Start or Setup .
12 Otometrics - MADSEN Xeta
2 Getting started