Otoacoustic emissions and other ear check equipment to support the demand of any busy practice

 

Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing is performed to evaluate the performance of your inner ear, known as the cochlea. It measures otoacoustic emissions or sounds given by your inner ear when responding to a sound. Hair cells in your inner ear respond to a sound by vibrating, producing a very quiet sound that echoes back into the middle ear. This sound is the OAE that is measured by an otoacoustic emissions measuring device. If you have normal hearing, you will produce normal OAE but if your hearing loss is greater than 25 – 30 decibels (dB), you will produce these very soft sounds. Unlike other sensory systems, the inner ear generates signals similar to those it is designed to receive, known as otoacoustic emissions, representing a unique characteristic of this sensory organ.

  

This test is primarily conducted on infants and children, especially when they cannot participate in behavioral hearing assessments due to their age. A hearing specialist or audiologist will insert soft foam or rubber tips into the child's ears, while a computer records the quiet echoes produced by the ear. The Otoacoustic test is carried out in a sound booth, also known as a soundproof booth or audiology booth, and typically takes about half an hour to complete.

  

The information obtained from otoacoustic emissions can be used to:  

  

·         Screen hearing   

·         Estimating hearing sensitivity  

·         Sensorineural hearing loss, and   

·         Functional hearing loss   

  

Tool for newborn hearing screening and diagnostic audiology  

While otoacoustic emissions are vital for newborn hearing screening and diagnostic audiology, it’s important to note that they do not assess the type or degree of hearing loss, which requires pure tone audiometry or ASRS (auditory steady-state response) testing. Otoacoustic emissions are, however, indispensable for monitoring the effects of treatment, selecting appropriate hearing aids, and considering surgical options.

  

Otoacoustic emissions equipment and other ear check equipment  

When it comes to otoacoustic emissions equipment and other ear check equipment for ear testing in Australia, Sonic Equipment offers you the best solutions that not only provide you with the most accurate results but are cost-effective also. For example, GSI Corti is a portable otoacoustic emissions testing equipment available at Sonic Equipment which is portable and battery-operated. The ear check equipment meets all recommended hearing screening protocols, and offers audiologists the ability to rapidly screen newborns, and perform diagnostic OAE testing. The device offers cradle convenience and low-cost ear tips.   

  

Ear check equipment for a comprehensive evaluation   

GSI Audera Pro is another ear check equipment available at Sonic Equipment which is capable of performing all standard evoked potential tests. Depending upon the modality license, ASSR (Auditory Steady State Response) and OAE tests can also be performed with the help of this sophisticated ear check equipment. Audera Pro is the next generation in the well-known GSI Audera ear check equipment, and comes with significant updates to support the demands of any busy practice. Its hardware has been updated to provide a smaller footprint. The device comes with an integrated pre-amplifier, lightweight cables, and the GSI OAE probe. The ear check equipment also has modern waveform analysis tools, such as Area Ratio for ECohG application of digital fillers. The ear check equipment is a perfect choice for clinics to comprehensively evaluate, identify, document, and diagnose auditory and vestibular disorders in all patient populations.   

  

Flexible solution for all screening audiometry requirements  

Sonic Equipment offers a wide range of ear check equipment for audiologists, including the Amplivox PC850, a leading PC-based audiometer designed to provide a flexible and customised solution for various screening audiometry needs, particularly in occupational health and safety-critical roles. The device streamlines test procedures, reduces administrative time, and enhances clinic workflows. Additionally, Sonic Equipment provides the handheld tympanometer Amplivox 102-C, which includes a custom-designed docking station for instrument charging and test data transfer in a busy clinical setting. This device measures tympanometry and acoustic reflexes, aiding in the identification of ear conditions like perforated eardrums, otitis media, and cholesteatomas.

Sonic Equipment also offers a range of other diagnostic equipment, including visual screeners, rotational chairs, video otoscopes, soundproof booths, and database management systems. They represent top brands like MedRx, Inventis, Difra, Puma, HearX, FlexVRA, and more.