AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel

Hood/ Plateau Method Hood (plateau) Method: 1. Find unmasked threshold 2. Add effective masking (15 dB) to better ear and play beep 3. If there is no change, increase masking by 5 dB 4. Play beep 5. If there is no change, increase masking by 5 dB 6. Play beep 7. If there is no change, increase masking by 5 dB 8. Play beep 9. Take masked threshold

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Pure Tone Masking

Instructions to patient: • You may hear some noise/ static/ wind/ etc. • Try to ignore the noise • Only tell me yes when you hear the beeps

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Pure Tone Masking Example

• Do I need to mask? • Headphones? • Inserts? • Which ear does the masking noise go in?

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