AmpliVox Otowave 302, Руководство по эксплуатации

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USING THE OTOWAVE
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– Otowave 302 Operating Manual
4. USING THE OTOWAVE
4.1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When operating the instrument, please observe the following general precautions:
1. Use this device only as described in this manual.
2. Use only the disposable ear tips designed for use with this instrument.
3. Always use a new ear tip for each patient to avoid cross-contamination. The ear tips are not designed
for reuse.
4. Never insert the probe tip into the ear canal without affixing an ear tip as omission may damage the
pat
ient’s ear canal.
5. Keep the box of ear tips outside the reach of the patient.
6. Be sure to insert the probe tip in a way which will ensure a tight fit without causing any harm to the
patient. Use of a correct and clean ear tip is mandatory.
7. Be sure to use only stimulation intensities acceptable to the patient. When presenting contralateral
stimuli using the insert phones
– do not insert the phones or in any way try to conduct measurements,
without a correct insert ear tip in place.
8. Clean the probe and insert phones regularly using a recognized disinfectant.
9. Clean the probe tip regularly to ensure wax or other debris stuck in the probe tip does not affect the
measurement.
10. Contraindications to testing include recent stapedectomy or middle ear surgery, a discharging ear,
acute external auditory canal trauma, discomfort (e.g, severe otitis externa) or occlusion of the external
auditory canal. Testing should not be performed on patients with such symptoms without a medical
doctor’s approval.
11. The presence of tinnitus, hyperacusis or other sensitivity to loud sounds may contraindicate testing
when high intensity stimuli are used.
Please note:
Careful handling of the instrument whenever in contact with a patient should be given high priority. Calm and
stable positioning while testing is preferred for optimal accuracy.
1. Never clean the transducer housing with water or insert non-specified instruments into the transducer.
2. Do not drop and avoid other undue impact to this device. If the instrument is dropped or in any other
way damaged, return it to the manufacturer for repair and/or calibration. Do not use the instrument if
any damage is suspected.
CAUTION