AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel

Pure Tone Masking Example

Masking Noise in the LEFT ear starts at 25 dB

Play beep at 55 dB in the RIGHT ear

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Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop

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Pure Tone Masking Example

Patient says "yes"

Increase masking noise in the LEFT ear to 30 dB

Play beep in the RIGHT ear at 55 dB

AAO-HNS/F

Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop

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Pure Tone Masking Example

Patient says "yes"

Increase masking noise in the LEFT ear to 35 dB

Play beep in the RIGHT ear at 55 dB

AAO-HNS/F

Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop

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