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Hearing Screening
Echo-Screen® Hearing Screener
The Truly Automated All-in-One Hearing Screener
Only the Echo-Screen Hearing Screener combines advanced TEOAE, DPOAE and AABR® technologies with fully automated results and completely standardized, pre-set screening parameters.
Fully Automated Results with Fixed Screening Parameters
All results are based on the same standardized, objective criteria:
Automatic pass/refer results that require no interpretation
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Preset screening parameters that cannot be adjusted
Minimizes the risk of user error and test variability
Key Messages
1. Hearing loss should be screened preferably before 1 month of age.
2. Universal neonatal screening rather than targeted ‘high risk’ screening is ideal.
3. If abnormal OAE detected, it is repeated at 6 weeks or on the first immunization visit.
4. If again abnormal, ABR is done for confirmation followed by full audiological evaluation and remediation with hearing aids
5. All NICU babies should undergo ABR testing to rule out auditory dys-synchrony/ auditory neuropathy
Screening Parameters
Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE)
Able to screen for even a mild hearing loss. Testing frequency range: 1.5 to 3.5 kHz
Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)
Frequency specific screening: 2, 2.5, 3.2, and 4 kHz
AABR Technology
Necessary for detecting auditory neuropathy. Optimized for screening newborns. Testing frequency range: 2 to 4 kHz
Robust signal detection
Artifact rejection system distinguishes between external noise and actual patient response.
The Echo-Screen system utilizes proprietary AOAE® and AABR technologies
The Echo-Screen system meets all of your hearing screening requirements:
Perfect for any protocol and budget
- 17-key design provides convenient entry of patient information. Included Natus data management software allows data transfer to a PC. Multiple T (TEOAE), D (DPOAE), and A (AABR) technology combinations available.
- 5-key design provides simple screening with no data entry. TEOAE or DPOAE technology options are available. Natus data management software allows transfer of results to a PC.
- Ideal for one or two-step screening protocols.
- Meets JCIH, AAP, and NCHAM requirements for surveillance screening of newborns and infants1
Wireless data transfer and data management
- Echo-Screen Plus (17-key) configuration:
- Stores up to 250 screening records
- Wireless printing of screening results
- Data transfer to and from a PC via Natus data management software
- Export compatibility with a variety of third party data management systems
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Echo-Screen Basic (5-key) configuration:
- Stores up to 50 screening records
- Printing of screening results via serial cable
- Transfer of screening results to a PC via Natus data management software
Fast, flexible and easy to use
- Graphic display shows statistical result pattern
- Keypad allows fast data entry
- Ear probe is lightweight and easy to clean
- Battery is exchangeable – provides approximately ten hours of testing.
- Many language options are available
Fully automated results and screening parameters
- Minimizes risk of user error and test variability
- training time for new users
Low refer rate
- Reduces the number of repeat tests
- Eliminates unnecessary follow-up and tracking
The Echo-Screen Plus system (17-key) includes*:
- Echo-Screen device
- Carrying case
- Ear tip accessory box
- Ear probe cable
- ABR cable (AABR configurations only)
- Two rechargeable batteries and charger
- Instructional materials (on CD)
- Natus data management software (on CD)
The Echo-Screen Basic system (5-key) includes*:
- Echo-Screen device
- Hard top carrying case
- Ear tip and accessory box
- Ear probe cable
- One rechargeable battery and charger
- Instructional materials (on CD)
- Natus data management software (on CD)