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The webinar focused on acoustic reflex testing protocols and their clinical uses. The presenter, Ted Venema, discussed the tympanometry test and its different types, as well as the function of the middle ear. Acoustic reflex testing was explained as a measure of middle ear efficiency and its role in transmitting sound to the cochlea. The presenter also discussed contralateral and ipsilateral reflexes and their interpretation in different clinical scenarios. The use of acoustic reflexes in assessing retrocochlear pathology was mentioned, but it was noted that other tests such as ABR and imaging techniques are more commonly used for this purpose. The presenter emphasized the importance of understanding the difference between outer hair cell and inner hair cell pathology in interpreting acoustic reflex results. Finally, questions from the audience were addressed, covering topics such as age considerations for acoustic reflex testing and the interpretation of reflexes in the presence of normal hearing. Overall, the webinar provided valuable information on acoustic reflex testing and its clinical applications.

Keywords

acoustic reflex testing

protocols

clinical uses

tympanometry test

middle ear

transmitting sound

contralateral reflexes

ipsilateral reflexes

retrocochlear pathology

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