Rwelch allyn oae hearing screener – Welch Allyn REF 29400 User Manual

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Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener Directions for Use 705353 Rev E

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Quick Guide: Causes of ‘Refer”

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Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener

Troubleshooting Quick Guide: Causes of Refer Results

Noise

Problem

Possible solutions

Noisy surroundings

— Other people in or near test site.

— Devices such as fans, air

conditioners, intercoms, and
public address systems.

Eliminate or reduce noise

— Isolate and completely sound-proof the test site (optimal).
— Ask others in or near test site to refrain from talking or other

activity.

— Ask noisy people to move to another location; ask parents to

move noisy children to another location.

Deactivate or remove any device that is a potential source of
noise.

Use larger probe tip, if possible.

Patient noise

— Crying or struggling against the

probe

Sucking a pacifier or bottle

Excessive movement

Talking

FOR NEWBORNS OR INFANTS:

— Swaddle child in blanket and test while child is asleep.
— Ask parent to hold child comfortably and to prevent child from

pulling probe or cable.

FOR TODDLERS:

— Distract fussy toddlers with a quiet toy or book.
— Ask parent to help by holding the toddler comfortably on lap or

shoulder.

FOR OLDER CHILDREN:

— Explain that being quiet will speed up the test and reduce the

possibility of retesting.

Middle Ear Involvement

Problem

Possible solutions

Middle ear conditions that add

mass or stiffness to the middle ear
such as:

— Otitis media

— Severe Eustachian tube

disfunction

— Otosclerosis

Refer results caused by temporary conditions that cause middle

ear involvement will improve as the middle ear returns to normal.

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