Welch Allyn Audioscope 3 Portable Screening Audiometer - User Manual User Manual
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Do not attempt to perform procedures through the AudioScope 3
cavity. This may result in damage to the sound delivery system
of AudioScope 3 or inaccurate readings. If the tympanic mem-
brane is significantly occluded by wax, the ear should be
cleaned prior to performing the hearing screen. Excessive wax
may reduce the hearing sensitivity of a patient.
9. Maintain AudioScope 3 in the same position and depress the
“START” button. The green light will then go out, and tone
indicators which show the tone being presented will light
sequentially.
10. Observe each tone indicator and the patient’s response. If, for
any reason (i.e. patient movement, excessive ambient noise,
etc.), the test is disrupted, it may be restarted at any time by
depressing the “START” button again. It is important to keep
AudioScope 3 stationary during the test to prevent generation
of noise.
11. Repeat Steps 5 through 10 on the opposite ear. Rescreen if
necessary (see General Protocol, page 13).
12. Turn the instrument “OFF” by sliding selection switch down.
13. Complete the AudioScope Screening Results form and attach it
to patient’s chart.
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Completing a T
est
Step 10
Step 13
EXAMPLE ABOVE: All tones heard in left
ear, none heard in right ear.
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