Welch Allyn OAE Data Manager - User Manual - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
This directions for use describes the capabilities and operation of the Welch Allyn OAE
Data Manager (data manager).
The data manager is data management software that compliments the Welch AllynOAE
Screener (screener). It provides the ability to transfer patient otoacoustic emissions
(OAE) test data from the data manager to a computer to view, archive, manage, or print
OAE reports; and transferring patient names to the screener. For Newborn Hearing
Screening Programs, the data manager integrates with third party database tools, such
as HiTrack and OZ eSP.
Reports can be saved in different electronic formats or image formats and attached to
electronic medical records (EMRs):
Format Options
Electronic .pdf, .rtf
Image .jpg, .tif, .gif, .png, .bmp, .emf, and .wmf
Indications for use
The data manager is used to view, archive, and report OAE data acquired from test
results saved in the screener. The screener is connected to a computer and the OAE
data is transferred to the computer, where it is accessed by the data manager. The data
manager also can generate patient names and transfer the names to the screener. The
OAE data is incorporated into hearing screening programs for patients of all ages and
used by pediatricians, internists, family practitioners, nursing staff, or nurse managers.
The screener and data manager have to be connected to a computer in order for test
results to be transferred, viewed, and saved. Data previously transferred to the data
manager may be viewed for evaluation without connecting to the screener. Data
transferred from the screener includes Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions
(DPOAEs) from each ear; they are displayed in graphic and tabular formats. The data
includes screening data from one or both ears. Screening data result options are PASS,
REFER, NOISE, and NO SEAL. The patient demographic and test result data are saved to
a directory for future retrieval or convertion to an electronic format for transfer to an
EMR program.
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