Tag Archives: Oaktree Products

A Sterilant by any other name will work as well…..

Posted on November 18, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

As outlined by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CRF 1910.1030) addressed in a blog post from August 12, 2010 regarding when to sterilize, all critical instruments must be sterilized prior to reuse. The next question that comes to mind is how to … Continue reading →

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Missing “Link” for wireless communication!

Posted on November 16, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

There is a neat little product available that enables non-Bluetooth audio sources to transmit Bluetooth signals. The ClearSounds QLink is a stereo Bluetooth transmitter that connects to any non-Bluetooth TV, i-Pod, CD player, laptop, etc via a 3.5mm stereo jack and then wirelessly transmits … Continue reading →

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My Personal Give Back Moment

Posted on November 11, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

In March of 2003, I found myself unemployed from a start-up company as a result of  necessary lay-offs. While my convention fees and airfare were already paid for, the unexpected loss of a job drove the decision to forgo attending the annual AudiologyNow! … Continue reading →

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Give Your Hard-Working Hands a Break!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Whether removing cerumen, inserting otoblocks for deep ear canal impressions, or fitting extended wear hearing instruments such as the Lyric or WOW!, audiologists must clearly visualize the auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and/or other pertinent structures and see what it is they are doing.  A headlamp … Continue reading →

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Cool Tool for Audiologists to Have Handy

Posted on November 4, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

A mirror is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about tools needed in the audiology clinic but we all have them and we all use them with our patients. There is a new mirror available that is … Continue reading →

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Stand Alone Amplified Answering Machines Making a Comeback!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

While there are several corded and cordless amplified telephones currently available with built-in answering machines, the stand-alone answering machine is making a comeback!  Two new products have been recently introduced, offering a unique feature beneficial not only for those patients with … Continue reading →

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Sizing Up Ear Gear

Posted on October 28, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

The Ear Gear Retainer and Protection System  is a spandex sleeve that fits snugly over  a variety of BTE hearing instruments,  BAHA, and cochlear implant processors and designed to protect these devices from moisture and dirt. Available in both cordless and corded versions, the corded … Continue reading →

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Rechargeable Otoscope Batteries…there is a difference!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

There are three general types of rechargeable batteries available for otoscopes including Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), and Lithium Ion (LI-ON). Appreciating how these battery technologies differ from one another should help in making an informed otoscope purchase decision in the future. Of the three … Continue reading →

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