Author Archives: AU Bankaitis

About AU Bankaitis

A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is a clinical Audiologist with extensive clinical, research, and business experience within the hearing industry. She is Vice President of Oaktree Products, a multi-line distributor of audiology supplies and screening/diagnostic test equipment. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues and providers in the hearing health care industry on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.

Blog Survey Results: What Subscribers Want

Posted on June 1, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Three weeks ago, subscribers to my blog were invited to participate in an online survey.  The purpose of the survey was to gather basic information on subscribers, what topics to blog about, and how often to post new information.  Blog subscribers refer to individuals who have specifically subscribed … Continue reading →

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What in the world is the Conversor Pro Plus?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

What in the world is the Conversor Pro Plus?  It is a combination of two existing Conversor products: 1) the Conversor Pro, and 2) the Conversor TV Pro systems).  The Conversor Pro is comprised of two lightweight,  rechargeable components.  As shown in the image … Continue reading →

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Tied up in Knots?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Are your hearing aid programming cables all tied up in knots? If they are, there is both good news and bad news. The bad news is that the popular hearing aid cable organizers have recently been discontinued.  These cable organizers were ideal for neatly … Continue reading →

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FAST LANE for the Busy Clinician

Posted on May 19, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Busy clinicians need efficient systems to effectively run their clinics. Often times, this means ordering supplies via the internet rather than calling the supplier since online ordering eliminates the need to make a phone call and/or the possibility of being put on hold … Continue reading →

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Wash Your Hands!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Hand washing represents the single most important thing you can do to minimize the potential spread of disease in the clinical environment. Traditional hand washing involves lathering the hands with soap, vigorously rubbing together all surfaces of lathered hands for at least 10 seconds, … Continue reading →

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Great Resource for Product Bargains

Posted on May 12, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Looking for a demo product for your office but don’t want to pay full price? In search of a used but completely functional otoscope for a mission trip? Need some tools for your office and don’t mind if the product is shipped … Continue reading →

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Get some WHOOMPs for your Ears!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

According to PCMag, the Apple iPod (2001) was voted the most influential consumer product of all time.  If you are an avid runner or like to use your iPod while exercising, the iPod itself is indeed wonderful however the standard earbuds packaged with the product are less than desirable as … Continue reading →

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Gear up for the Summer Months with Hearing Aid Moisture Protectors

Posted on May 5, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

With hot and humid weather just around the corner, make sure your BTE wearing patients protect their devices from excessive perspiration and/or moisture build-up during the summer months. Three basic products to keep in mind to use while wearing their hearing … Continue reading →

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