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Different Types Of Audiometers Audiologists Use

By Jaclyn Hurley


Audiologists use various tools to diagnose and treat ear-related disorders. An audiometer is one of these devices that comprises of a built-in hardware and software system, subject test button and a pair of headphones. These devices come in a variety of options, which can be used for different purposes. For audiologists or anybody who wants to buy one of the main audiometers, there are various options to consider.

A screening PC-based audiometer is constructed to use a standard computer. Other PC-based audiometer models would come with handheld windows driven mechanism. Many PC-based devices are easy to use and calibrate. However, these audiometer models may not be quite accurate as they lack a standard mode of calibration.

Some clinics, hospitals and professional audiologists use the clinical audiometer. This device is composed of several components; some that are display units, manual and standard calibration components and a front panel. The problem with these devices is that they are too expensive even though they provide very accurate results.

Other common types are the industrial ones. Some of these industrial devices come with PC-integration while others may come with bone and speech testers. The devices provide high standards of precision when compared to other types available. Their main applications are in hospitals, schools, buildings and industries.

Pediatric hearing audiometer types are the other kinds of devices that are used to diagnose hearing problems in young children and infants. Their dimensions and calibration are made to meet the needs of young children and infants. A few of these products have PC-integration even though others do not have. The quality of the results is dependent on their designing and the kind of components it consists of.

Another common type of audiometer is the high-frequency model. This is usually used in industries or other areas where there is production of loud sounds, to determine whether it can be harmful to the people living within such areas. The device is made in such a way that, it can be set to operate under certain thresholds and frequencies to meet certain uses. Their accuracy always depends on the threshold used.

A diagnostic audiometer can be either portable or stationary. These devices are used by audiologists to test bone, air and speech levels of certain areas to know whether it can destructive to people around. Some diagnostic audiometer models would be designed with PC-integration while others would be made with windows operation mechanisms.

An audiometer is an essential device for both audiologists and people with hearing-loss disorders. This is because the audiologists find it easy to diagnose hearing problems within their patients while the patients would be happy to know that they have been diagnosed properly; thus, they can begin to receive treatment. As a result, it is important for people to know the main types of these tools available since most devices are designed differently to be utilized for different reasons.




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