Tag Archives: Oaktree Products

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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Patient and Parent Anxiety During COVID-19

Posted on May 19, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

More than a handful of colleagues have asked for advice on how to respond to questions posed by patients or parents about properly cleaning hearing aids in the midst of COVID-19. It is perfectly normal to feel anxiety during these … Continue reading →

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Skip the Kit: Quick Access to Products is Key

Posted on May 14, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

As business resumes, demand for key infection control products outpaces supply. While many are looking for the same things, the majority only need one or two particular items. Rather than offering an infection control kit at this time, Oaktree Products … 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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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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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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