Tag Archives: Audiology

From Broke to More Successful than Ever – Rise & Thrive

Posted on August 10, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

If you haven’t heard Dr. Gyl Kasewurm’s story, it is pretty incredible. In her own words… “In the middle of the recession in 2008 and 2009 I went absolutely broke. I was devastated! I had worked so hard to build … Continue reading →

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ClearMask Clarification

Posted on June 25, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

The ClearMask is comprised of a rectangular piece of anti-fog plastic film with two individual foam pieces (see A and B in the figure on the right) adhered on the inside portion of the mask. The thinner foam piece (A) … Continue reading →

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New Clear Mask Called ClearMask™ Available

Posted on June 22, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Wearing a mask is necessary to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, solid masks covering the mouth introduce significant obstacles for the nearly 40 million Americans with hearing loss.  Depending on the type (e.g. medical vs N95), masks attenuate high … Continue reading →

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Maximize Distance During Otoscopy

Posted on May 29, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Otoscopy is an essential and routine procedure performed by audiologists that inherently places the provider’s face in close proximity to the patient’s face. With the ongoing emphasis of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in a video otoscope if … Continue reading →

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Masking Dilemma

Posted on May 28, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Implemented in 1996, Standard Precautions represent the minimum precautions applicable to all patients in any type of setting, and include guidelines on the use of masks.1 Unfortunately, the speed and ease in which the COVID-19 virus spreads among people has … Continue reading →

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Infection Control Anxiety: Acceptable Alternatives to Critical Supplies

Posted on May 4, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

updated May 6, 2020 with updates appearing in bold italics (originally posted May 4, 2020) As preparations are made to reopen clinical practices, many may be experiencing a new source of anxiety about workplace safety due to delayed access to … Continue reading →

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Qualified Disinfectants for COVID-19

Posted on April 14, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Many audiologists are asking which surface disinfectants are effective in killing COVID-19. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the specific coronavirus strain which causes COVID-19.1 In the absence of a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test protocol to … Continue reading →

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Opportunity to Expand Your Clinical Reach

Posted on January 28, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Even if your work setting does not have a cochlear implant (CI) program, every audiologist has a responsibility to make sure patients who can benefit from CI technology actually has access to the technology. It starts with an appreciation of … Continue reading →

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