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High Frequency Audiometry - Quick Guide

Description
High frequency audiometry (above 8 kHz) is performed using the same procedure as normal air conduction
audiometry. High frequency audiometry is helpful when testing hearing impairments caused by ototoxicity,
noise exposure, and acoustic traumas or in the assessment of patients with tinnitus. The frequency area is
more susceptible to the effects of external factors such as medication and loud noises relative to the low and
mid frequencies.

Required Items
A response button
High frequency audiometry headset (HDA300) and a high frequency license installed

Note high frequency audiometry is only available if the optional high frequency license is installed on
the instrument. If the license is not installed or if the headset is not calibrated for high frequencies the
HF phone button does not appear on the audiometer and the HF button and HFz button will be
dimmed in Diagnostic Suite.

Test Procedure
1. To perform HF Audiometry, select the Tone and HF Phone; this will activate the HF Audiometry
function .
2. Choose between HF and HFz; shows the full range of audiometric test frequencies, whereas HFz

only shows the high frequency range or in Diagnostic Suite.

3. Use the high frequency headset to perform a high frequency audiometry. The audiometry is
performed in the same way as a normal air conduction audiometry would be performed.

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