Why use ear tips for single use only? Sanibel Supply ® recommends using disposable ear tips for single use only to stop ear infections from spreading At Sanibel Supply ® we think that most audiologists would agree with us that it is crucial to avoid inadvertent transmission of disease within the audiology clinic. The good news is that it is quite easy to ensure that ear infections are not spread from one patient to another; use a new ear tip for each patient, and you will signi fi cantly reduce or eliminate the incidences of cross contamination. Cerumen may be an infectious agent Cerumen is not considered an infectious agent unless contaminated with blood or mucus, and due to its color and viscosity, visual detection of blood or ear discharge contaminants may be dif fi cult. Therefore, you should treat cerumen as a potentially infectious agent. It is especially important to be mindful of using new tips when testing children and those with weaker immune systems, such as the frail and elderly as they are more susceptible to infections. Are disposable ear tips expensive? Sanibel Supply ® offers volume discounts on ear tips. This will often offset the time and cost involved in the ear tip cleaning process. Be more cost effective in your clinic By using a new ear tip pr. every patient, you reach a seal much more reliable than with re-used ear tips. How often have you not been fumbling for minutes before you get a seal with a patient? Using the right ear tip and a fresh one pr. patient ensures you a reliable fi t with every patient, meaning you can calculate less minutes for testing a patient and in most cases allow you to have an extra patient pr. day without having stressed out personnel. The cost of using one ear tip pr. patient is far less than what you earn on your next patient, plus you can promote your clinic as taking patient safety and hygiene seriously. 6 strong reasons why you should use a new ear tip after each patient: You reduce the risk of cross contamination between your patients Unfortunately, it is not possible to be 100% certain that complete deconta- mination has taken place when cleaning ear tips. You minimize the risk of non-sealing ear tips Ear tips degrade over time, which can make it more dif fi cult to attain a good seal, hence leading to less accurate results. Your patients avoid allergic reactions from cleaning agent residue Residue from cleaning agents may cause allergic reactions in some patients. Your patients will appreciate it Patients feel safer and are more comfortable knowing that new ear tips are being used. It’s so much easier Cleaning ear tips takes time, so why not give your staff the time to do what really matters? It’s so much faster A fresh ear tip creates a seal quicker and more reliable, so you do not waste time performing a standard procedure. List of abbreviations ABR AUD BAL Auditory Brainstem Response Audiometry Balance HIF IMP OAE Hearing Instrument Fitting Impedance Otoacoustic Emissions Single patient use only! Product is not made with natural rubber latex Customer service: info@diatec-diagnostics.co.nz • Orders: orders@diatec-diagnostics.co.nz • Phone: 09 279 8833 3
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