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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Criteria for Hearing Screening Failure
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July 2, 2007
ASHA guidelines recommend a screening level of 25 dB HL from 1000 through 4000 Hz for adult hearing screenings. I cannot find recommended criteria for adult hearing screening failure that would warran... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Coding Questions Related to Balance and Dizziness
July 1, 2007
What codes should we use for CRP, canalith repositioning procedure/Epley Maneuver? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Coding Overview, Basics of Documentation and Current Update.
June 27, 2007
Can you give an overview of CPT Codes, ICD9 Codes and the basics of documentation? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Should I Advertise in the Yellow Pages?
June 25, 2007
Should I be in the yellow pages for advertising, or should I focus on things like direct mail? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Much Does Hearing Aid Price Matter to Patients?
June 25, 2007
How much does the price of hearing aids actually matter to patients? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Tips for Successful Immittance Testing on Pediatric Patients
June 18, 2007
Could you provide some suggestions of how to successfully perform immittance measures on a pediatric patient? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Why Does Bio-logic Offer Only the Full HINT Pro System?
June 11, 2007
Why does Bio-logic offer only the full Hint Pro system and not the speech materials on CD? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Using TDH 39 Headphones During ABR Testing
June 11, 2007
It is my understanding that the use of TDH 39 earphones can result in electrical noise during ABR testing. Is this true? Read More
Electrophysiology
What is the Most Effective Way to Market My Practice
June 4, 2007
I have limited funds for marketing and am wondering what is the most effective way to market my practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Open Fit Hearing Aids for A 3-Year Old
June 4, 2007
Would you fit open style amplification on a 3 year old with normal hearing through 2K, notching to 50dB loss at 3-6k, returning to normal at 8k? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Refitting A Custom Hearing Aid to Another User
May 28, 2007
Is it legal to fit one person's custom made hearing aids for another person. That is, if a husband has ITEs and he passes away, can those ITEs be fit for his wife, brother etc.? I have heard conflicti... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Reporting Features Offered by Sycle
May 21, 2007
What kinds of reporting features does Sycle offer and how can I access these through my clinic? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Relationship Between Cerumen and Cholesterol
May 21, 2007
I work in cardiac rehabilitation and am wondering if there is a relationship between excessive cerumen and high cholesterol levels. Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Troubleshooting Schedule for FM Systems
May 14, 2007
Is there a recommended troubleshooting schedule for FM systems for daily use by teachers? Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing Aids - Children Assistive Devices Pediatrics Pediatrics
Diagnosing Tullio Phenomenon
May 14, 2007
I need to know a diagnostic technique to test for Tullio's phenomenon. I read that this can be done by introducing a high-intensity signal to the ear, whether it be speech or pure tones. What levels o... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
Morphology vs. Amplitude in Determining Abnormal VEMP Responses
May 7, 2007
Do you look at waveform morphology to define abnormal VEMP results, amplitude ratio, or a combination of both? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing and Hearing Loss
Optimum Class Size for Children with APD
April 30, 2007
My son is awaiting his test for APD but the consultant is pretty sure he has APD. The problem we have is that my son has been offered a place at a local independent specialist school with a maximum of... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics
Ensuring Proper Grounding for ABR Testing
April 30, 2007
It is my understanding that for ABR testing, I need to ensure that my system is grounded, how can I do this. Read More
Electrophysiology
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
April 23, 2007
When many of my patients frequently ask, "Why are hearing aids so expensive?" I feel that I don't have a good answer for them. So why are hearing aids expensive? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Patient Retention Requires Repeat Communication
April 23, 2007
What kinds of communication do you recommend with existing patients? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues