Some Kinds Of Audiometers You Can Find In The Market

By Jaclyn Hurley


Audiologists need to make use of various devices in order to diagnose and treat hearing-loss problems. One of the main devices used is the audiometer, which comes with a pair of headphones, fixed software and hardware and a test button. There are many different types of audiometers, which are created differently, and for different purposes.

Screening PC-based audiometer models are one of the common types, which operate by use of a computer. Various other types would be created to use handheld window units. Their calibration is designed in such a way that, everyone can easily operate them. The problem with these devices is their inability to be calibrated accurately.

A clinical audiometer comes with various functional units such as the standard calibration component, front panel, display units and manual calibration components. They are designed to be used in hospitals, clinics or by hearing aid specialists to test and diagnose hearing problems. Even though these machines are quite accurate and easy to use they are very expensive.

In hospitals, schools, and industries, the industrial audiometer is the most frequently used device. This kind of audiometer comes with PC-integration mechanisms, which make it essential for applications where the test of bone, speech and air is needed. The devices are easier to use and usually provide very accurate results as their calibration standards are customized to meet the needs of the user.

Pediatric hearing audiometer types are the other kinds of devices that are used to diagnose hearing problems in young children and infants. Their dimensions and calibration are made to meet the needs of young children and infants. A few of these products have PC-integration even though others do not have. The quality of the results is dependent on their designing and the kind of components it consists of.

A high-frequency audiometer is used for early testing of hearing sensitivity to noise, which can cause hearing losses. It is most common in an industrial setting where there are high levels of hearing loss due to production of loud noise. These tools are made with the capabilities to operate under certain high frequencies to diagnose such noises in order to aid in the prevention of potential hearing lose. The accuracy of the results depends on the threshold used though high thresholds can lead to better results.

Diagnostic audiometer is another common type that comes in both the stationary form and the portable model. Their main application is in areas where people need to test the air, speech and air levels. You will find some options that come with window integration mechanisms and others that have PC-integration mechanisms. Therefore, you can choose the most suitable one depending on your needs.

Both audiologists and patients with hear-loss disorders need an audiometer for various reasons. For instance, audiologists need it when diagnosing a patient with hearing disorders while the patient would benefit by knowing his or her hearing conditions. Therefore since it benefits both the audiologist and the patient, each of them would need to know the main types available. This is because each of the devices would work differently meaning people would need to use them for their intended purpose.




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