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Sets the stage for the type of tests that will be administered
Tympanometry
Audiologist places a rubber tip (must be just the
right size) into the ear canal
Gradually changes air pressure in the ear canal
Tympanometry- contd
Results indicate:
Tympanic Membrane (eardrum) mobility relative to
normative values
Air pressure which Tympanic Membrane (TM) moves
best:
o If the outer/middle ear canal is normal, TM moves
best in range similar to atmospheric pressure
Tympanometry- contd