How to perform DPOAE on the Titan using a PC
Prepare the equipment
- Turn on Titan by pressing the R or L button.
- Open the OtoAccess® or Noah database and enter new patient details.
- Double click on the Titan Suite icon to launch the software and click on the DPOAE module tab.
- Select the desired test protocol from the dropdown list.
- Select the ear for testing.
Test environment
The ideal test environment is a quiet room. High ambient background noise adversely affects OAE measurements.
Prepare the baby
The baby should be sleeping or in quiet relaxed state. Sucking, blinking, crying or movement may affect testing.
Place transducer
Place the probe in the ear – the light will turn green when a good seal is obtained.
Run test
Click on START in the software, press the spacebar or press the shoulder box button.
Results
PASS result REFER result
PASS – when the criteria for a pass are reached, PASS is displayed in green above the measurement. REFER – when the criteria for a pass are not reached within the measurement time, REFER is displayed in amber above the measurement.
INCOMPLETE – if the test is stopped before a PASS or REFER is generated by the system, INCOMPLETE is displayed above the measurement indicating that the full test was not completed.
