User's Manual

2.3 PREPARATION FOR AN REM TEST

The REM test must be conducted only by a person specialized in

and authorized to perform audiology procedures. Use of the

instrument by a person without the necessary expertise could result

in damage to the hearing of the patient.

Change the probe for each new patient. Reusing the tube on

different people could result in the spread of ear infections.

Do not push the tube too far into the patient's ear: there is the risk

of perforating the eardrum. Refer to the ruler marked on the

headset to determine the depth of insertion.

Always carry out an ear inspection before proceeding with the REM

test, to make certain there are no obstructions in the ear that could

affect the results of the examination.

2.3.1 Measurements in the ear

When preparing the patient for an REM test, observe the following

procedure:

1. Position the patient at around 1 metre from and facing the speaker

of the instrument, and in such a way that the ears are placed

approximately at the same height as the instrument.

2. Position the black ring of the tube so that the placement

corresponds to the required insertion distance (refer to the