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Toggle the
Ear selector
key on the keypad until the
Ear
icon on the screen shows the probe ear.
7.4
Preparing the patient
7.4.1
Inspecting the patient’s ear
1. Position the patient so that you can easily access the ear to be tested.
2. Grasp the pinna and gently pull back and slightly away from the patient's head.
Note
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If the patient is a newborn, gently pull the pinna down and back. For older infants, pull the pinna up and
back.
Inspecting the patient's ear
3. Look into the ear canal. It is strongly recommended that you perform an otoscopy to assess the status of the outer ear
before you insert the probe.
4. If the ear canal is blocked, this may affect the result of the test. Clean the ear canal if needed.
7.4.2
Fitting the eartip on the probe
You can choose between various types of eartips, depending on the type of test you wish to do:
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Screening eartips
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Regular eartips
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Infant eartips
Warning
•
Choking hazard! Do not leave eartips unsupervised within the reach of children.
Note
•
Accurate testing is only guaranteed if you use the eartips approved specifically for MADSEN OTOflex 100
by Otometrics.
Note
•
Check the sound channels in the probe tip every time you have used the probe.Even small amounts of ceru-
men or vernix can block the sound channels. Clean the sound channels if needed.
Warning
•
The eartip can be used for both ears. If you suspect infection in one ear, exchange the eartip and clean
the probe tip before you continue testing on the other ear.
1. Select an eartip that fits the patient’s ear canal.
2. Gently push and twist the eartip clockwise onto the probe tip, until it rests firmly against the base of the probe.
Make sure that the eartip covers the collar (C) of the probe tip.
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