Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Using a Stethoscope with a Cochlear Implant
May 12, 2008
I have recently had a cochlear implant, significantly increasing my hearing ability. I would like to see if I can now use a stethoscope but am having difficulty figuring out what will be best for me.... Read More
Assistive Devices Cochlear Implants
What is Cochlear Otosclerosis, and Will Medication Help?
May 5, 2008
I recently came across an article discussing a person with the diagnosis of Cochlear Otosclerosis? Exactly what does the diagnosis of Cochlear Otosclerosis entail? I am assuming a person must have Oto... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical
FDA Recommendations and VEMP Testing
May 5, 2008
I was informed that the FDA has told manufacturers not to sell equipment already set up to conduct VEMP testing or to promote the VEMP (by offering software to make it easy to conduct this test). I wa... Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Small Receiver Size of the Bernafon brite
April 28, 2008
Can you give me some background on the receiver size of the Bernafon brite and it wax protection system? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Foam Eartips, Threshold Measures, Personal Earmolds and RECDs
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April 21, 2008
In many clinical situations, audiometry is conducted using foam eartips coupled to insert earphones, and an RECD is required for the hearing aid fitting. The RECD is then measured using the child'... Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Is Hearing Aid Compression Sufficient Hearing Protection for Hunters?
April 7, 2008
I have found that many of my hearing aid patients insist on wearing their hearing aids when they go hunting so that they can hear the animal when it approaches. I have also had some patients who are n... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing Aids - Adults
Starkey Post-fitting Solutions - Destiny 1600 Self Check
March 31, 2008
Why do I get the self check failure indicator when the hearing aid is working properly? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Hearing Aid Shape and Directional Microphones
March 31, 2008
I have seen the brite hearing aid from Bernafon. It has a different shape than most hearing aids and I also understand that it uses directional microphones. Can you give me some background on the shap... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What is the Difference Between a Foam Tip and an Earmold RECD?
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March 24, 2008
What is the difference between a foam tip and an earmold RECD? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults
Considerations in Performing Real Ear Measures with Open Fit Hearing Instruments
March 24, 2008
What factors do I need to take into consideration when performing real ear measures on Receiver-In-the-Ear and thin tube open products? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Do You Determine the Value of an Audiology Practice
March 17, 2008
What are the basic parameters that are used to determine the value of an audiology practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Physiology Behind Non-Suppression of OAEs in Auditory Neuropathy?
March 10, 2008
What is the physiology behind non-suppression of OAE by ipsi/contra noise in cases of auditory neuropathy? Read More
Otoacoustic Emissions
Toxicity of Earmold Tubing Adhesives and Recommended Precautions
March 3, 2008
I am opposed to using glues, even tubing glue, to secure tubing in an earmold due to possible harmful effects to the ear skin and canal. Most often when an earmold is retubed the mold goes directly in... Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Medical and Surgical
Using Oral Directions to Differentiate Between APD and ADD/ADHD
February 25, 2008
If a child is having a difficult time following oral directions within the classroom, how can we differentially diagnose APD from ADD/ADHD, without having expensive APD testing done? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Strategies for Inserting a Probe Tube into an Infant's Ear.
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February 18, 2008
Are there modified strategies for inserting the probe tube into a young infant's ear for measuring the real-ear portion of the RECD? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Infection Control for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA)
February 11, 2008
I recently read about a case of Staphylococcus at my child's school. Upon further research on the internet, I have seen news reports that there are "resistant" forms of this bacterium that are causing... Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Difficulty Hearing in Noise with a Normal Audiogram: Assessing the Need for Intervention
February 4, 2008
When I have an adult who presents with specific auditory/hearing loss complaints (i.e., difficulty understanding speech in background noise or other difficult situations in which they previously had n... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Calibration of Evoked Potential Equipment
January 28, 2008
I have recently started working at an audiology clinic which has a 4 year old Navigator Pro Evoked Potentials machine which has never been serviced or physically calibrated. I think it had a biologica... Read More
Electrophysiology
Measuring RECD on a Young Child
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January 21, 2008
It can be a challenge to measure the RECD on a young child. What are some strategies for measuring an RECD with this population? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Maximum Caseload for an Audiologist - Factors to Consider
January 14, 2008
Does anyone have a estimate or rule-of-thumb to serve as a guide for number of patients seen per clinician? I work as a sole audiologist in a setting that has referrals from one ENT, but also many oth... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
