AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel

Acoustic Reflex (Continued) • Measures sudden change in SPL caused by a decrease in compliance of the middle ear system as muscles contract

• Tested both ipsilateral (probe) and contralateral (headphone) usually 65-70dBSL

• Stimulus is 1-2 seconds

• Test performed at 500, 1k, 2k, and 4k

AAO-HNS/F

Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop

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