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Audiometer is used to evaluate a person’s hearing threshold. The equipment is used by the audiologist or other trained person, with the help of special audiometric testing techniques. Audiometer equipment is used to determine the hearing threshold as well as degree of hearing loss in a person. During audiometry or hearing testing, the audiologist or hearing care professional will use audiometer equipment to present tones of different frequencies or pitches at different intensity levels (volumes) to the patient’s ear. The patient will respond via a response button indicating that they have heard the tone. Results of audiometer equipment testing are usually displayed or printed on an audiogram. There are mainly two types of audiometer equipment used by practices in Australia and elsewhere: Screening audiometer : It is used to identify a patient’s hearing deficiency. The audiometer equipment’s test will record a patient’s reaction to pure tones played, and determine if there are signs ...

Visual Reinforced Audiometry (VRA) test is performed to measure hearing sensitivity and hearing loss in patients who are unable to undergo traditional testing due to developmental limitations, or aging. Typically, it is performed in children aged six months to three years of age. The audiologist uses a machine called a screening audiometer to test a child’s hearing threshold levels. Standard pure tone audiometers use headphones and a feedback button, so these cannot be used on infants and young children. On the other hand, visual audiometer makes use of video animations or lighted toys placed at 90 degrees on each side of the child, and trains them to look toward the direction of the sound.      Aim of the visual reinforced audiometry test is to determine the binaural hearing threshold in the child for a given sound stimulus, i.e. a single frequency. The frequency used is often 500 Hz, 1 KHz, 2 KHz, and 4 KHz. If the child cooperates and their concentration is sufficient...

Our daily lives depend on being able to hear in order to communicate, study, and enjoy the environment. Therefore, it is important to take care of our ears' health and well-being. Thanks to technological developments and the creation of sophisticated equipment, ear examinations in the field of medicine have undergone substantial evolution over time. Here, we will examine the world of contemporary ear examination and ear check equipment, emphasising their value in identifying and treating ear-related conditions.     Otoscopes: A Glimpse into the Ear     The otoscope is one of the essential instruments for ear examination . Healthcare experts can evaluate the ear's internal and exterior structures using this portable equipment. A light source, a magnifying lens, and a speculum for insertion into the ear canal make up a traditional otoscope. However, contemporary otoscopes now come with cutting-edge capabilities like video recording capacity and improved illumination, givin...

Introduction: Diagnostic audiometry, a crucial tool in audiology, forms the cornerstone for identifying and assessing hearing impairments across all age groups. The early detection, assessment, and treatment of hearing problems are greatly aided by this specialist diagnostic process. Here, we will examine all features of diagnostic audiometry, including types, techniques, significance, and the value of early diagnosis.    The Significance of Diagnostic Audiometry         One of the basic senses that help us to interact with the environment is hearing. It enables us to converse, educate ourselves, and fully live our lives. However, a person's quality of life can be significantly impacted by hearing loss. This is when audiometry used for diagnosis is useful.        The procedure of evaluating a person's hearing capacity to determine the kind, severity, and configuration of hearing abnormalities is known as diagnosis audiometry. Early discovery of hearin...