Category Archives: Audiology

Local Smoke Alarm Program Established by Pediatric Audiologists

Posted on July 16, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

“Hear the Beep Where you Sleep” is a national campaign by the National Fire Protection Association focusing on ensuring every room used for sleeping in a residential home has a working smoke alarm. The majority of residential fire fatalities occur … Continue reading →

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Most Important Action Once Hearing Instruments Dispensed

Posted on July 9, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

While many of today’s hearing instruments have been designed for water resistance, moisture is not your friend. It remains difficult to protect hearing devices from moisture build-up without routine care. The most important action once hearing instruments are dispensed is … Continue reading →

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Work Practice Controls At Your Fingertips

Posted on July 3, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

I receive at least a couple of inquiries per week from audiology colleagues, asking how to “clean” something before re-using it in the clinic. These are appropriate and relevant questions as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires facilities … Continue reading →

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Advanced Ear Protection for Little Ears that “Grow”

Posted on June 25, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

HearMuffs are noise cancelling headphones specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of infant and toddler head sizes via the patented GrowBand. Reversible and machine washable, the GrowBand enables HearMuffs to grow with the child, providing a secure fit from … Continue reading →

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BeHear NOW: new ALD worth a look and listen

Posted on April 23, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

BeHear NOW is a neck loop style headset designed to rest on the back of your neck (or under your collar). It utilizes voice processing technologies, offering adults with normal hearing, as well as those with mild (and perhaps moderate) … Continue reading →

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$60 Back in your Pocket with New Audiologist’s Choice Super Dry Spot

Posted on April 17, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

$60 back in your pocket #audpeeps! Continue reading →

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Tympanic Membrane Selfie

Posted on April 9, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

A very popular and affordable video otoscope from Firefly Global is now compatible with smart phones and tablets. It’s the new Firefly DE570 and here is what you need to know: compatible with iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, and iPad … Continue reading →

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President-elect Catherine Palmer’s General Assembly Speech #AAAConf19

Posted on April 2, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

We do not do hearing and balance tests. We do not sell devices. Continue reading →

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