Some Buying Tips For Audiometers

By Jennie Sandoval


Audiometers are used in the medical field to handle heath observations and various other forms of tests and functions. They are available in various kinds, which has sometimes led to confusion as to which audiometer to purchase. Only the best equipment can complete the job accurately, and therefore medical professionals must consider their options very carefully.

Research regarding the various kinds of this type of equipment is essential before a purchase. This is the first step to ensure that the correct type is found. During the research process, a medical expert should examine the operating system of the device, because a few can be very complicated and rather tedious to use. A device that is too difficult to use will not serve its purpose, but will rather be a cumbersome addition to the assortment of medical equipment currently in use.

This means that not all medical practices can make good use of an audiometer that is considered to be high-ended. There is no way that you should buy an audiometer that is equipped with speech eudiometry, especially speech eudiometry designed for screening purposes. You also need to know that pure-tone devices must test at frequencies of Five Hundred to Six hundred thousand Hertz (500 to 6,000 Hz).

An audiometer could be of a type one or type three variety. The number within their name indicates the accuracy level at which they perform. Type one will achieve the most desirable results, and is most often purchased for clinical testing procedures. For basic, but reasonably accurate analysis, a type three audiometer is recommended by ANSI S2.6-1996.

Clinics that require an audiometer for a large number of different tests and procedures will need to purchase a type one device (a device with one percent accuracy). A type C audiometer is ideal for speech tests, as it features all that is required to perform these tasks. Along with an audiometer, a good set of earphones is also required.

In case you need to transport signals to subjects, you will need to include just one earphone for each ear. When you use earphones for both ears, you will have the best outcome. Earphones offer a better fit compared with supra aural earphones, when used in conjunction with audiometer. What these earpieces do is make sure all sounds are perfectly received by your ears.

The importance of selecting the right equipment cannot be overemphasized, as the wrong device can cause problems, and even possible damages. Only the best equipment is able to achieve the desired results from medical tests. An audiometer is not something that can be used by just anyone, a professional with training in regards to the workings of the device should be employed.

It is sometimes the case when young children are not able to use an earphone device. This could be for various reasons. It is then necessary to do a free-field test. This test is not always accurate, and is therefore not used very often, however, it has its purpose as well. Test results from audiometers, when the device is used in the correct manner, can provide accurate and useful results that ensure that the right help is advised.




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