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An audiological
evaluation is used to evaluate the hearing system of patients ages birth
through older adult from the outer ear to the inner ear.
If
you are scheduled to receive an audiological evaluation, you should arrive
approximately 30 minutes before your scheduled test and check in with Outpatient
Registration. This area is located on the first floor of the Medical Center
behind the Information Desk in the main lobby. The test will take approximately
one hour.
During the test, a licensed audiologist will complete a series of tests
that make up the audiological evaluation. The audiologist will take a thorough
history of the patient and will examine the ears and ear canals. The patient's
responses to different pitch tones given under headphones or through speakers
are recorded. In addition, the patient's ability to understand speech is
tested to determine what impact any hearing loss may have on the patient's
communication abilities.
After the test, a comprehensive report with the audiologists' impressions
and recommendations will be sent to the referring physician.
A physician's order is required. Orders can be faxed to Cardiopulminary
Services at (419) 226-9535 or sent to the test with you.
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For
More Information
Audiology Department:
(419)-226-9341
Central Scheduling:
(419) 226-9056 |
| Location and Hours: |
St.
Rita's Medical Center
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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