Tag Archives: Audiology

IR versus RF TV Listening Devices

Posted on October 14, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

TV listening devices allow individuals to adjust the volume of the TV according to their needs without making it too loud for others. The main components of a TV listening device include a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter interfaces with the TV (or other audio … Continue reading →

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Get a handle on recharging your full-size Welch Allyn NiCad otoscope

Posted on October 12, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Recharging the NiCad battery of a standard full-size Welch Allyn otoscope handle (Model 71000-A) requires accessing the portion of the handle that plugs into a standard wall outlet.  To do so, unscrew the otoscope handle at midpoint to reveal the hidden prongs. While … Continue reading →

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Suction Pump that really sucks….in a good way

Posted on October 7, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Considering a suction pump for your practice? Check out the Pro-Power Vacuum/Aspirator. There are a couple of things that makes this product a favorite. First, it is a relatively inexpensive suction pump designed not only for removing cerumen and debris from hearing instruments, but may … Continue reading →

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Is a written infection control plan necessary?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

One common questioned I am asked when presenting on the topic of infection control is whether a written infection control plan is really necessary. The short answer to this question is “YES”!.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires … Continue reading →

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Comply Canal Tip Clarification

Posted on September 28, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Comply™ offers a variety of products related to hearing aid maintenance and repair, including a line of temporary earmolds designed for hearing instrument demonstrations and/or as a provisional solution in those situations where a current hearing instrument wearer requires an earmold remake.  There are … Continue reading →

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Alarming Facts about Hearing Smoke Detectors!!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Did you know that the standard signal emitted by most commercially available residential smoke detectors falls between 3,000-4,000 Hz? Furthermore, the majority of residential fires occur between 11pm and 7am when most people are sleeping. According to Bruck & Thomas … Continue reading →

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Dino-Lite vs Hi-Res Dino-Lite: what’s the difference?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

There seems to be a little bit of confusion as to what the real difference is between the original Dino-Lite Digital Video Otoscope and the Hi-Resolution version of the same product.  Other than price and image resolution capabilities, what makes these two sister … Continue reading →

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AlertMaster Gets a Facelift!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

The Clarity AlertMaster® is an alerting system designed to provide visual notification of certain sounds or activities occurring in the home. While the system has been around for years, it recently received a much needed facelift and deserves another look in terms of what solutions this … Continue reading →

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