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Once an adequate seal is detected the tympanogram measurement is
made. This takes about 3 seconds. It is important not to move the probe
and to ask the patient to remain very still during the test.
When the tympanogram is complete the instrument will perform the reflex
test(s), if selected. By default this test is only performed if a peak is found in
the tympanogram. This and other reflex test options may be changed in the
CONFIGURATION menu, see Sections 12.2 and 5.5.
Before starting the reflex test the ear canal pressure will be set to the value
that gave the peak compliance during the tympanogram test. The
instrument will then step through the tone frequencies and levels set in the
CONFIGURATION menu searching for a reflex response.
The display changes to show the frequency and level being used, starting
with the lowest frequency and level selected.
When the measurement is complete the indicator on the instrument
changes from flashing green to steady green. The display confirms that the
test has been completed along with the instruction WITHDRAW PROBE.
Remove the ear tip from the patient and after a short period the
tympanogram will be displayed.
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