Audiometer

An audiometer is a medical device for measuring hearing acuity. It is used to diagnose and treat various hearing disorders such as deafness, hearing loss, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

The operating principle of the audiometer is based on the use of sound waves of various frequencies and intensities. The patient puts on headphones and listens to sounds through an audiometer. The device then analyzes the patient's response and displays the measurement results in the form of a graph or table.

An audiometer can be used to determine the hearing threshold, which indicates the minimum sound intensity a patient can hear. An audiometer also allows you to assess the degree of hearing loss and determine how effective treatment is.

Depending on the type of audiometer, it can be portable or stationary. Portable audiometers are typically used in outpatient settings, while inpatient audiometers are typically used in medical settings.

In addition, audiometers can be used to examine hearing in children and newborns, which makes it possible to identify hearing disorders in the early stages and begin treatment in a timely manner.

An audiometer is a medical device designed to determine a patient's hearing level. It allows you to measure the sensitivity of the ear to sounds of different frequencies and intensities, as well as identify possible hearing impairments.

The audiometer consists of two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter generates sound signals of different frequencies, which are transmitted to the patient's ear through a special earphone. The receiver records the sound level that reaches the patient's ear and transmits the data to a computer or other device for analysis.

There are several types of audiometers, each designed for specific purposes. For example, tympanometers are used to measure pressure in the middle ear, and impedance meters are used to assess the condition of the auditory ossicles.

Measurements obtained with an audiometer can help your doctor diagnose various ear conditions, including otitis media, sensorineural hearing loss, and others. In addition, audiometry is an important tool for monitoring the effectiveness of treatment and assessing the results of surgical interventions in the ear.

Thus, an audiometer is an indispensable tool in the work of an otolaryngologist and other specialists involved in the treatment of ear diseases. It allows you to quickly and accurately determine the patient’s hearing condition and take the necessary measures to restore or improve it.