Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
OAEs and Auditory Neuropathy
June 26, 2006
I understand that absent middle ear reflexes, normal otoacoustic emissions and an abnormal or absent auditory brainstem test are all consistencies with auditory neuropathy. However, with comprehensive... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Children Hearing and Hearing Loss Otoacoustic Emissions Pediatrics
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
Setting Up Auto Reminders for Patients with Office Software
June 19, 2006
I want to setup a system in my office that reminds me to send patients birthday cards, regular hearing aid checks, etc. How can I do this? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Management of Children with Auditory Dys-synchrony
June 19, 2006
What would be the educational/management advantage of diagnosing a child with auditory dys-synchrony? How would the diagnosis change management/educational strategies, especially in mild cases? In cas... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics
Packaging Options for Mail Order Batteries
June 12, 2006
We sell a lot of hearing aid batteries by mail order. What kinds of packaging options are available for ready-to-mail packages? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing Aids - Adults
Bone Conduction ABR FAQ's
June 12, 2006
Can I do ABR using bone conduction, and how would I set the parameters? Read More
Electrophysiology
Military Career Options for Hearing Impaired Individuals
June 5, 2006
I am very interested in joining the military. Since I was a kid, I have had my heart set on joining the Army Rangers. I now realize that it is impossible with any hearing loss at all (or is it?) What... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
FM System with Learning Disability
June 5, 2006
I have a student with a Specific Learning Disability. Formal testing has ruled out CAPD. The parent has raised the issue of using auditory amplification for the student in the classroom as a means of... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Pediatrics
Transcranial BICROS
May 29, 2006
I have a patient who has tried a BICROS fitting in the past, but it was an unsatisfactory experience due to the cumbersome BTEs. The patient is willing to try another type of fitting. I am familiar wi... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Bifid Tympanogram Peak
May 29, 2006
What does it mean when there are two peaks, or a bifid peak on a tympanogram? The results are still within normal range. Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Stethoscope Solutions for Hearing Aids
May 22, 2006
I am looking for a solution for BTE users who use stethoscopes. I have seen adaptors for the ear pieces for ITC and CIC users, so what is the best way to hook up a BTE user? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Can a Patient With a Cochlear Implant Undergo MRI?
May 22, 2006
Are there any concerns regarding a cochlear implant patient that needs an MRI of the knee due to a sport injury? Read More
Cochlear Implants Medical and Surgical
What Is an Adequate Trial Period With FM Systems
May 15, 2006
I am an education-based SLP in Ontario, Canada, who plays a significant support role in assisting with the paperwork, installation, in-service, and troubleshooting of Audiologist-recommended FM system... Read More
Assistive Devices Aural Habilitation - Children Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Pediatrics
Future Trends in the Baha System
May 15, 2006
What are the future trends in the Baha system? How successful are they and what modifications are we likely to see in them? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Interpreting VEMP
May 8, 2006
I have some questions about interpretation of the VEMP. Do you determine normal/abnormal results from latency or amplitude of P13 and N23? If latency is the determinant, what latency delay is signific... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Connecting Practice Management Software Across Multiple Offices
May 8, 2006
I have multiple office locations and I am looking for a way to network my computers so that I can coordinate schedules and reports across various offices. What is the best way to do this as far as eas... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Is Speech Audiometry Very Beneficial?
May 1, 2006
Is speech audiometry very beneficial? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Billing for ENGs Performed by Technicians
April 24, 2006
I am currently employed as an audiologist at a Balance Clinic in Indiana. My question relates to our profession and the use of technicians to perform balance testing. I know that at the hospital where... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
TTS: A Common Phenomenon Among Hearing Aid Users?
April 17, 2006
I have read that temporary threshold shifts (TTS) are a common occurrence with hearing aid users, not just those exposed to acoustic trauma. Of course, if this true, user volume controls would be need... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Conservation and NIHL
My Hearing Aids Set Off Store Security Alarms
April 17, 2006
I have been a hearing aid wearer for 15 years. I am currently testing some new models that communicate wirelessly from one ear to the other. I have noticed that a couple of brands have set off the sho... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
