GSI TympStar Pro User Manual
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PATULOUS EUSTACHIAN TUBE TEST (ETF)
The ETF key displays the Patulous Eustachian Tube Test screen and loads the
default protocol. This button functions as a toggle to switch between the
Intact, Perforated, and Patulous Eustachian Tube Function tests. The Patulous
ET test screen is show below. Patulous Eustachian Tube Test may also be accessed by
pressing the More button.
The Patulous ETF screen presents information for conducting a Patulous Eustachian Tube
test. Multiple tests may be collected and the collected graphs with different probe tones
are stored as tabs on the left side of the graph. The tabs at the top of the graph are used
to select the ear to be tested. The area to the right of the graphic area displays the
admittance and pressure meters along with the Test Condition information.
Patulous ET data is collected in the scratch pad (upper left graph area). The test data is
automatically stored in the Patulous ETF Test Results area (bottom) when the Stop button is
pressed or when the test time (time base) has elapsed. A maximum of 8 stored test results
may be saved.