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Feedback
Troubleshooting flowcharts
Feedback (FB)
Minor
(only audible
when triggered)
Major
(audible all the time)
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
Still FB
Still FB
Still FB
Still FB
Otoscopy
Check for undersizing
(look for gaps in lateral seal)
Reposition
Push in slightly (0.5 to 1 mm) or change
angle of device in the canal
Remove & reinsert
Remove & reinsert
VOL:
Decrease volume 1-2 steps
(3-6 dB) Instruct patient to turn VOL up
after 3-4 days
Contraindicate
DONE
DONE
DONE
DONE
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
FB
GONE
Still FB
Still FB
Still FB
Still FB
Still FB
HFB:
Turn HF boost OFF
SLG:
Decrease soft level gain 1 step (4 dB)
VOL:
Decrease volume 1-2 steps (3-6 dB)
Remove & reinsert
Resize & reinsert
Contraindicate
DONE
DONE
DONE
DONE
DONE
Troubleshooting flowcharts
Patient had MRI
Remove & reinsert
Migration