otometrics Madsen Xeta, Reference Manual

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5.4 Preparing the client
5.4.1 Hygienic precautions
It is important that hygienic precautions are taken to protect the client from cross-infection. Be sure to follow any estab-
lished infection control procedures for the setting in which you are working.
• Headphones
Clean the headphones between patients, e.g. with a non-alcohol based antibacterial wipe, such as Audiowipes.
•
Insert earphones
Warning
• To prevent cross-infection, use new eartips when you test the next client.
5.4.2 Inspecting the client’s ear(s)
1. Position the client so that you can easily access the client’s ear(s).
2. Grasp the pinna and gently pull it back and slightly up and away from the client's head.
3. Inspect the ear canal and make sure that you can see the ear drum.
If you can see apparent narrowing of the ear canal, it may be blocked by vernix or debris, or it may not be straight.
4. If the ear canal is blocked, for instance by vernix or debris, the outcome of the procedures may be affected.
Clean the ear canal if required.
5.5 Preparing the Audiometry Module for testing
MADSEN Xeta and the Audiometry module
• Make sure the cables of the test equipment are connected correctly.
• Launch OTOsuite and the Audiometry module on the PC (see the OTOsuite User Guide).
• Make sure MADSEN Xeta is switched on.
• Make sure the connection between the Audiometry module and MADSEN Xeta is enabled.
Scheduling patients
• If you wish to schedule your patients and transfer the list to the audiometer if your audiometer supports this function,
see
The client/patient list
►
52 .
Fetch multiple test results
• If you have done off-line testing with MADSEN Xeta, you can fetch test results from the audiometer.
See Fetch test results from audiometer ► 52 .
5.6 Proper transducer placement
Headphones
1. Loosen the headband and place both the left and right side of the headphones simultaneously.
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