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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
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
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
What is the Electrode Switching Feature in the Bio-logic AEP Software?
April 16, 2007
What is the electrode switching feature in the Bio-logic AEP software and how is it used to my advantage? Read More
Electrophysiology
What is Fenestration?
April 16, 2007
I have a patient who reports to me she had a "fenestrated" ear in the 1960s. I have tried to look up information on this topic with little success. I can find info that this was a surgery of this era... Read More
Medical and Surgical
How Does Tympanometry Assist in Audiological Evaluation?
April 9, 2007
How does tympanometry assist in audiological evaluation? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
How Does Sycle Meet HIPAA Compliance Standards
April 2, 2007
What is HIPAA and can you tell me how Sycle meets HIPAA compliance standards? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Speech Mapping with the AURICAL Visible Speech System
March 26, 2007
I have been looking at speech mapping as a tool in my clinic. Do you have any example application on how to use it? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Reducing Electrical Noise During ABR Testing
March 26, 2007
I have an issue with electrical noise when measuring ABRs. Do you have any suggestions on how this can be improved? Read More
Electrophysiology
What is the Functional Listening Evaluation?
March 19, 2007
What is the Functional Listening Evaluation (FLE)? Do you recommend using this to help make a convincing case for use of FM systems in the classroom? Also, have you considered incorporating it in an a... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics
Referrals from Hearing Loss Prevention Program
March 19, 2007
On occasion, I will get referrals from employers to perform either baseline audiograms or follow-up audiograms for employees who work in noisy environment. I will commonly perform my standard full aud... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
Can a Faulty Microwave Deprogram Hearing Aids?
March 12, 2007
Can a faulty microwave deprogram my aids? Both of my hearing aids seemed to have lost their programming at the same time. I had them both reprogrammed a couple weeks ago. Then, a few days ago, BOTH we... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Asymmetric Hearing Loss from "Shooter's Ear"
March 12, 2007
I am looking for information about hearing loss and firearms. I read an article some years ago that gave information about the difference in ear-level dB exposure in shooters/hunters that shot both ri... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Spanish Word Recognition Lists
March 5, 2007
I am trying to find some Spanish word lists for children and adults. Can you give me some links or options? We don't use CD players so I just need the actual listings. Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
How Do Patients Adjust Loudness Level when Measuring ANL
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March 5, 2007
The measurement of Acceptable Noise Levels looks interesting to me and I would like to start using it clinically. I noticed on the instructions for the test that there seems to be a special adjustment... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Normative Values for Tympanograms
February 26, 2007
What are the normative values used to classify a normal, or Type A, tympanogram? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Hearing Evaluation - Adults Pediatrics
Batteries Packaged in the UK
February 26, 2007
On the backs of many battery packs we get, it is marked "Made in the UK." Are all of Rayovac batteries made in the United Kingdom? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
