
4. Grasp the subject’s pinna. Pull gently up and
the ear canal (or straight back for children).
back to straighten
5. While maintaining tension on the pinna, press the tip firmly
against the ear canal opening.
The tip should point straight
into the ear canal for adults and slightly anteriorly for
children.
Inadequate pressure or misalignment will cause LEAK
or BLOCK
errors which prevent the seal necessary
to complete a test.
6. Upon achieving a seal, an indication on the
Vea scale will
appear. Points will then progress from right to left across the
display. If BLOCK
LEAK
or OPEN
symbols
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