MedRx Avant - Tinnitus Assessment Steps

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There are 3 Steps needed for Tinnitus Assessment with the
Tinnometer
1. Identify patient’s tinnitus by frequency, bandwidth, slope and tempo
2. Lower the identified tinnitus until patient threshold is reached
3. Raise the tinnitus level above the identified tinnitus intensity (widen bandwidth if
needed) until the patient states they no longer hear the tinnitus. Play stimulus for
60 seconds to ensure masking is achieved.
Step 1: Identify Patient’s Tinnitus
1.
Start by selecting the tinnitus type that
has been described by the patient. This is
an approximation of the tinnitus sound
your patient hears. Tinnitus type will
provide a starting frequency, bandwidth
and slope to help speed up testing time.
2.
Use the stimulus start/stop toggle to
present the selected signal to the patient.
3. Use frequency slider to match the
pitch of the patient’s perceived
tinnitus
4. Use volume slider to match patient’s
perceived intensity of tinnitus
5. Adjust bandwidth, slope and tempo
(for pulsating tinnitus or prevention of
adaptation) as needed
6. Buttons to allow greater flexibility in
bandwidth and slope of tinnitus.
Allows the addition of high/low
frequency sounds independently
7. Allows for independent right/left
volume control
8. Press Tinnitus Level button once the
patient’s tinnitus is matched