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1.2 Preparing the test environment
• Make sure that the test environment is as quiet as possible.
• Be sure to follow any established infection control procedures for the setting in which you are
working.
• Always use clean eartips.
• Swab the probe tip with disinfectant between babies.
1.3 Preparing the patient
• To prepare the patient for testing, position the patient so that you can easily access the ear to be
tested.
Neonatal screening • Neonatal screening is best performed when the baby is sleeping. If required, swaddle newborn
babies before ABR testing for a calming effect.
• Grasp the pinna and gently pull back and slightly away from the patient's head.
• Look into the ear canal to check for vernix or debris. Clean the ear canal, if required.
• Because newborn ear canals are very soft, they are easily pressed out of shape. If this is the case,
wait until the ear canal returns to its original shape.
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