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Overview of AuDX® Screeners:
The AuDX® screener is a portable OAE hearing screener used by pediatricians, audiologists, and school nurses. It provides quick and accurate results without requiring patient response or interpretation, offering a 'Pass/Refer' result. It operates on a rechargeable lithium battery or AC power and has over 25 years of experience in hearing product design and manufacturing. Technical support is available 24/7.

Functionality and Benefits:
The screener uses otoacoustic emissions (OAE) to assess hearing by measuring responses from the cochlea's outer hair cells. It is suitable for all ages, from newborns to geriatrics. The device is easy to clean and durable, with an economical original unit for simple applications.

Newborn Hearing Screening:
Hearing loss is a common birth disorder, affecting 3-4 out of every 1000 babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations recommend screening infants using OAE or auditory brainstem response (ABR) to detect hearing loss early, ideally diagnosing by 3 months of age.

Reimbursement and Cost Efficiency:
OAE screening is reimbursable under CPT code 92587, with an average reimbursement of $61.00. The cost of an AuDX Pro unit can be recouped in less than 8 weeks with regular use.

Routine Hearing Screening:
Regular hearing screening is recommended throughout childhood to detect significant hearing loss that may develop after the newborn period. The NIH's Healthy People 2010 initiative emphasizes increasing hearing examinations and reducing noise-induced hearing loss in children.

Otitis Media and Hearing Loss:
Otitis Media (OM) can cause temporary hearing loss during critical language development years. It accounts for millions of doctor visits annually, and persistent OM should be evaluated for hearing loss.

Late Onset Hearing Loss:
Biannual hearing screening is recommended for children with risk indicators such as family history, infections, or neonatal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions:
1. OAE screening takes about 10 seconds per ear.
2. Any trained staff member can perform the test.
3. Minimal patient preparation is required.
4. A 'refer' result indicates potential issues like ear debris or hearing loss.
5. OAEs provide information on cochlear function, unlike tympanometry.
6. OAEs can track the resolution of middle ear fluid.
7. Patients with PE tubes can be screened, though results may vary.

Additional Information:
The document includes details on probe tips and printer labels, emphasizing quality and value. Natus Medical Incorporated, the manufacturer, is a sponsor of Special Olympics and provides global sales and support.

Catalog excerpts

using Otoacoustic Emissions Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Programs, Pediatricians, Audiologists & School Nurses

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The Portable OAE Hearing Screener of Choice... Ear canal Middle ear An otoacoustic emission (OAE) is a response generated by Cochlea Eardrum structures (outer hair cells) in the healthy cochlea to sounds presented into the ear canal. The AuDX unit presents a soft pair of tones (distortion product OAE) or a click (transientevoked OAE) through a probe placed in the patient’s ear The AuDX device delivers sounds into the ear canal and measures the OAE response produced by outer hair cells in the cochlea. canal. A tiny, sensitive microphone in the probe measures the OAE. AuDX automatically compares...

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...for Newborn Hearing Screening Three to four babies out of every 1000 are born with hearing loss, making it the most frequently occurring birth disorder. The American Academy of Pediatrics 1, Joint Committee on Infant Hearing 2 and National Institutes of Health 3 recommend screening infants for hearing loss using either otoacoustic emissions (OAE) or auditory brainstem response (ABR). Either method alone or in combination is acceptable for detecting hearing loss. 1 merican Academy of Pediatrics (1999) Newborn and infant hearing loss: Detection and A intervention. Task Force on Newborn and Infant...

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...for the Medical Home Significant hearing loss can develop after the newborn period, so birth screening is not enough. Regular hearing screening is important throughout childhood. Routine Hearing Screening The American Academy of Pediatrics1 recommends hearing screening throughout infancy and childhood by testing for hearing loss at ages 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 15 and 18. T he National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative, Healthy People 20102, set the following target goals: • ncrease the proportion of persons who have a hearing i examination on schedule; • ncrease the number of persons who are...

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...for Providers of World Class Care Frequently Asked Questions 1. How long does an OAE screening with an AuDX device take? Test time is very fast – about 10 seconds per ear if the patient is quiet and cooperative; slightly longer for “refer” results. 5. Why do I need OAEs if I have Tympanometry? T ympanometry is a powerful tool for assessing middle ear function. However, it provides no information about cochlear function or hearing. OAEs are affected by both hearing loss and middle ear dysfunction. For children with OME, for example, it is important 2. Who should administer the test? Since AuDX...

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