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How Does the Lantos 3D Scanning System Work?
November 25, 2019
How does the Lantos 3D Scanning System work? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions
How Can the EasyView Otoblock Help Me Take Deep Canal Impressions?
November 20, 2017
I fit a lot of RIC and BTE devices and am out of practice when it comes to taking deep canal impressions. What is the EasyView Otoblock and how can it help me take deep canal impressions? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Are Special Tools Required to Fit the ReSound Verso IIC?
January 28, 2013
Are special tools or techniques required to fit the ReSound Verso IIC? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults
Taking Ear Impressions with Large Mastoid Cavities
December 12, 2011
I work in an ENT office and have seen patients with large mastoid cavities, but have yet to take an impression for one of these. Any tips or suggestions? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults
What is the Best Earmold for Narrowed, Curvy, Stiff Canals?
October 10, 2011
What is the best earmold for narrowed, curvy, stiff canals? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Ear Impressions for In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Systems
February 23, 2009
Is making ear impressions for in ear monitors (IEMs) different than making ear impressions for hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Options for Temporary Earmolds
January 26, 2009
What should I use for temporary earmolds with my patients, whether I am using them to demo hearing aids in my office, or giving patients a loaner hearing instrument while theirs is in service? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
What is the Difference Between a Foam Tip and an Earmold RECD?
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March 24, 2008
What is the difference between a foam tip and an earmold RECD? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults
Toxicity of Earmold Tubing Adhesives and Recommended Precautions
March 3, 2008
I am opposed to using glues, even tubing glue, to secure tubing in an earmold due to possible harmful effects to the ear skin and canal. Most often when an earmold is retubed the mold goes directly in... Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Medical and Surgical
Keeping Pediatric Earmolds in Place
July 23, 2007
My son is 3 and half years old and hearing impaired. He doesn't let me fix his earmold inside his ear; I am consistently trying but he repeatedly removes it. Please give me some suggestions. Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Custom vs. Universal Monitors for Musicians.
February 12, 2007
I had a patient who was being fitted with a custom monitor that will be worn in the ear. He asked what the difference was between a custom and a universal fit ear monitor. I assumed the sound quality... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Conservation and NIHL Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Earmold Retention for a Shallow Concha
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December 11, 2006
I am fitting a multihandicapped child (2 y/o) with a body aid. She is profoundly deaf, bilaterally, and has multiple developmental delays including not sitting, crawling, etc. Her conchas are extremel... Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Impression techniques for custom musician monitors worn in the ear.
August 14, 2006
I have a person coming in for a pair of custom monitors for a musician, and I need to take an impression as they will be worn in the ear. Do I need to do anything special when taking these impressions... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Conservation and NIHL Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Infection Control for Earmold Impressions
August 7, 2006
I have a question about earmolds and infection control. What precautions do I need to take when the impression is taken from a patient with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) or Healthcare-Associated Methicillin R... Read More
Infection Control Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Ear Impressions: Mouth Open or Closed
June 26, 2006
There is an old argument about whether it is best to take an ear impression with the patient's mouth open or not. What would you recommend? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions
What Is That Foul Odor On My Hearing Aid?
November 28, 2005
How can you prevent or keep the hearing aids and ears from having a very awful smell? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Medical and Surgical Earmolds and Ear Impressions Infection Control Pediatrics
Earplugs for Pressure Equalization in Flight
October 3, 2005
I have tinnitus and my ears are sensitive to air pressure changes in airplane rides. I would like to have custom earplugs made (from ear impressions) that protect against that pressure change. Are you... Read More
Assistive Devices Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Weight loss/gain and hearing aid fit
June 23, 2003
Does weight loss/gain cause the ear to change so much that the hearing aid will not fit properly? (Am only talking about a kilo or 2 of weight loss/gain. Have been told by an audiologist that the ear... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Earmolds and Ear Impressions
High Tech Hearing Instrument Shells - 'LasR™
February 24, 2003
Please discuss ''LasR™'' hearing instrument shells, the technology, and please explain what benefits we should expect from this technology? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Great Ear Impressions
December 16, 2002
An excellent impression is critical for a well fitting hearing instrument. The following tips will help insure a good fit, either for a new custom instrument or a remake. Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions
