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select the rate at which the pressure sweep occurs during the course of
the test (P. RATE *);
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select the preferred probe tone (226 / 1000 Hz)*
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start the test (START/STOP button). The test will start only if the status
of the probe is indicated as READY.
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on completion of the examination, the results of the test will be
calculated and displayed.
Acoustic Reflexes
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Select the ear being examined, left side or right side;
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select the mode of performing the reflex test (MODE*);
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check the types of stimulus — box by box — to be presented to the
patient. Change the characteristics of the stimuli, if necessary, by
accessing the settings window (SETTINGS*), for preconfigured modes
(Fixed intensity, Threshold search); for Growing intensity and Manual
modes, select the output (ipsilateral or contralateral), the type, and the
intensity of the stimulus;
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(on Flute Plus only) if necessary, access the window allowing
adjustment of the pressure at which the test is to be conducted (16), the
default value being the peak value of the tympanogram; start the test.
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To examine all of the boxes, press the START/STOP button. To
examine a single box, select it with the right hand knob and press the
STIMULUS button.
Reflex Decay
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select the ear being examined, left side or right side;
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using the right hand knob, select the box in which to create the graph;
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select the output of the stimulus: ipsilateral or contralateral;
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select the type and intensity of the stimulus;
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(on Flute Plus only) if necessary, access the window allowing
adjustment of the pressure at which the test is to be conducted (16), the
default value being the peak value of the tympanogram; start the test by
pressing the START/STOP button. The ear canal will be pressurized to
the value appearing in the display;
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Press the STIMULUS button to present the stimulus to the patient.
For safety reasons, if the intention is to present a stimulus signal stronger
than 100 dB HL, the instrument will prompt for confirmation.
Eustachian Tube Function test (ETF) with eardrum
intact
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Select the ear being examined, left side or right side;
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select the rate at which the pressure sweep occurs during the course of
the test (P. RATE *);
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