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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Federal Regulations on Hearing Aids and Trial Periods
December 15, 2008
I would like to know where can I find specific FDA regulation on hearing aid dispensing such as evaluation periods on hearing aids. I emailed the FDA and have heard nothing. Also, can you send me info... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Hearing Protection Devices and Hearing Aids
December 8, 2008
Can you discuss the use of hearing protection devices for employees that are already wearing hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing Aids - Adults
Advanced DSP and Pediatric Hearing Aid Fittings
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December 1, 2008
When should advanced signal processing be used / not used for infants or children? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Pros and Cons of ENG/VNG, Air and Water Calorics
November 17, 2008
We have been referring our patients out for ENGs, but are now considering purchasing equipment and providing ENGs. What are the pros and cons of using air or water calorics? What should we consider wh... Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Altering Noise Sources to Protect Construction Workers
November 17, 2008
What is the best way to alter the source of noise in the construction industry in order to effectively protect workers? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Why Do Bone Conduction Hearing Aids Have an Extended Frequency Range?
November 10, 2008
Why do bone conduction hearing aids have extended frequency range beyond 4 KHz? What about distortion? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
In Ear Monitors for Musicians
November 10, 2008
I am seeing more and more musicians in my practice, and they often ask about in ear monitor (IEM) systems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these systems over traditional floor monitors? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Personal FM System for Better Hearing in the Courtroom
November 3, 2008
I have a client who is court reporter and has difficulty hearing in noisy courtrooms. Her hearing is in the low normal range, and she's not having difficulty in any other situation. She needs to hear... Read More
Assistive Devices
Correct Coding Initiative and CPT Code 92541 for Balance Evaluation
November 3, 2008
I heard that CPT code 92541 could not be billed with other balance codes. Is that still the situation? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Gold Standard in Pediatric Vestibular Evaluation?
October 27, 2008
What would be considered the gold standard in pediatric vestibular evaluation? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Considerations When Selecting Hearing Aids for Infants and Children
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October 27, 2008
Other than applying evidence-based prescriptive targets, what else should be considered when selecting hearing aids for an infant or young child? Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
References on Occupationally-Related Hearing Loss
October 20, 2008
What data, consensus papers or other evidence are available to help audiologists make judgments about occupationally-related hearing loss? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
Mercury Free Versus Zinc Air Batteries
October 13, 2008
One of my patients called and asked if we carried mercury free hearing aid batteries. Aren't all zinc air batteries free of mercury? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Must Referring Physician be Named on Billing Claim Forms?
October 6, 2008
Please clarify: In order to bill audiologic function tests (CPT 92551-92597) do we need to have a referring physician on our claim? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What if Measuring the RECD is not Possible?
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September 29, 2008
What should I do if I cannot measure and RECD and need to fit a child with hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
NIOSH and OSHA Permissible Noise Exposure Limits
September 29, 2008
What is the difference between the NIOSH recommended noise exposure limit v. OSHA permissible noise exposure limit? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Assessing Oculomotor Function in Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia
September 22, 2008
With bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia and only one camera system, do we bypass oculomotor testing altogether? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Recreational Noise and Hearing Loss
September 15, 2008
I have patients who use noise protection for work, but then spend weekends listening to their iPods, using power tools, jet skis, firearms, etc. without ear protection! How can I get them to understan... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
Programming cables and the Bernafon brite
September 15, 2008
I need some guidance for how to connect the programming cable to the Bernafon brite - can you help? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Frequency of MAPping and Therapy for Cochlear Implants
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September 8, 2008
My daughter who is now 21 months of age recently underwent cochlear implant surgery and the processor was turned on July 28. My question is how often would she require speech therapy? Right now the th... Read More
Cochlear Implants
