Molds
Two material types for ear molds?
Acrylic and Silicone
What year was Miracle-Ear found?
1948
What does RIC stand for?
Receiver in the canal
What branch of service was Austin in?
United States Marine Corps
3 osceles of the middle ear
malleus, incus, and stapes
What does SAV stand for?
Select A Vent
What is the Founder's name of Miracle Ear?
Ken Dahlberg
What is the smallest model of custom hearing aids?
IIC ( invisible in the canal)
What is Amber's son's name?
Jase
a small, pointed, tongue-like projection of cartilage on the outer ear that covers the ear canal.
Tragus
After placing an otoblock in the ear canal what is the next step in the earmold making process?
Otoscopic inspection
What branch of military was the founder of Miracle-Ear in?
The Army Air corps
What does BAHA stand for
Bone anchored hearing aid
In what office was Amber a PCC in before becoming a hearing specialist?
Mitthoeffer
What is the average volume (in CC's) of an adults ear canal?
2cc
What anatomical feature Should your otoblock Be placed after when making a proper ear impression?
The second bend
The founder of Miracle-Ear was in the military and flew planes during World War II how many times was he shot down during his service?
3
What is the primary benefit of the RIC over the mini RIC?
Directional microphones
What sport did Randy play professionally?
Bowling
Where does sound enter the cochlea?
The oval window
What is the standard tubing size for a super power full shell ear mold?
3.1mm
Before making hearing aids what did the founder of Miracle-Ear develop?
he developed the pillow radio for hospital patient's private listening.
If a patient has chronic suppurative otitis media what is the best model selection for them?
BTE
What is Rick Frasier's favorite NFL team?
Dallas Cowboys
What is the membrane that separates the scala media from the scala tympani and supporting the organ of corti?
The basilar membrane