Last week, a practical medical training on modern approaches to diagnosing hearing disorders in children and adults was held in Kropyvnytskyi with the support of COR-Medical. The event brought together otolaryngologists, audiologists, and medical professionals who work with patients of different age groups.
As part of the event, participants attended training sessions on hearing diagnostics and a presentation of modern audiological equipment by Amplivox. The attendees became familiar with the capabilities of the Amplivox Model 270+ audiometer and the Otowave 102-C tympanometer, and practiced using thems.
The Relevance of Hearing Disorders in Ukraine
Hearing Disorders in Children: The Importance of Early Diagnosis
Hearing disorders in children are an important issue in modern pediatrics and otolaryngology. Without timely diagnosis, hearing loss can negatively affect a child’s speech development, learning abilities, and social adaptation.
That is why regular hearing screening in children is an important part of preventive medical examinations. Modern diagnostic methods allow even minor abnormalities to be detected at early stages, enabling timely treatment or correction.
Causes and Consequences of Hearing Loss in Adults
In adult patients, hearing loss often develops gradually and may remain unnoticed for a long time. Common causes include age-related changes in the auditory system, previous infectious diseases, injuries, and prolonged exposure to noise.
Hearing impairment can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, making communication and professional activities more difficult.
Why Timely Hearing Diagnostics Is Critically Important
Timely hearing diagnostics allows physicians to determine the nature of the disorder and choose the appropriate treatment strategy. Modern examination methods help assess the condition of different parts of the auditory system and identify the exact cause of the pathology.
Early diagnosis significantly increases the effectiveness of hearing disorder treatment and helps prevent complications.
Practical Training on Hearing Diagnostics in Kropyvnytskyi
Training Format and Practical Skills Development
The practical format of the training allowed physicians not only to discuss theoretical aspects of audiology but also to practice diagnostic algorithms. Participants worked with hearing assessment equipment and simulated clinical situations that may arise in the daily practice of an ENT specialist.
This approach helps better understand how to assess hearing in patients of different ages and which diagnostic methods should be applied in specific clinical cases.
Modern Methods for Detecting Hearing Disorders
During the training, special attention was paid to modern hearing diagnostic methods. In particular, the capabilities of audiometry for assessing hearing sensitivity and tympanometry for evaluating middle-ear condition were discussed.
These methods form the foundation of modern audiology and enable clinicians to obtain objective data on the auditory system's function.
Professional Development for Physicians in Audiology
For many participants, the event became an important stage in their professional development. Practical trainings help physicians improve their qualifications, become familiar with new technologies, and enhance their skills in working with medical equipment.
Presentation of the Amplivox 270+ Audiometer (Model 270+)
Technical Capabilities and Advantages of the Amplivox 270+
During the training, physicians were introduced to the Amplivox Model 270+ audiometer — a modern device designed for pure-tone audiometry and assessment of patients’ hearing sensitivity. It enables clinicians to determine hearing thresholds at different frequencies, perform air- and bone-conduction testing, and differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Among the functions of the Amplivox 270+ are automatic hearing threshold testing, frequency-dependent signal intensity adjustment, selection of testing modes for children and adults, and integration of masking signals for more accurate measurements. These features allow comprehensive diagnostics even in complex clinical cases.
The device features an intuitive touch interface, a compact, portable design, and the ability to connect to a computer for storing results and maintaining an electronic patient database. These features make it an effective tool for the daily work of ENT offices and audiology centers.
Practical Application in an ENT Office
Doctors at the training noted that the Amplivox 270+ audiometer can be easily integrated into an ENT office's workflow thanks to its compact size, portability, and user-friendly interface. The device does not require complex installation or a dedicated technical room — it can be placed on a standard desk or a mobile cabinet, which is particularly important for clinics with limited space.
The Amplivox 270+ supports various testing modes:
• standard pure-tone audiometry to determine hearing thresholds;
• testing modes;
• an automatic measurement mode with operator prompts.
This enables examinations not only in adult patients but also in children, particularly when the procedure needs to be adapted to age-related characteristics. Measurement results can be stored directly on the device or exported for further analysis in electronic medical documentation.
Doctors emphasized that, with clear audiogram displays and the ability to compare data across patient visits, the Amplivox 270+ is an essential tool for routine hearing diagnostics and monitoring of patient condition dynamics.
Otowave 102-C Tympanometer — A Tool for Assessing the Middle Ear
What Tympanometry Is and When It Is Needed
Tympanometry is an objective, non-invasive examination method that allows clinicians to assess the functional condition of the middle ear, particularly the mobility of the tympanic membrane and the response of the auditory ossicles to pressure changes.
This examination is used in the following clinical situations:
• suspected middle ear infection or the presence of fluid in the middle ear cavity (otitis media with effusion);
• assessment after infections, injuries, or barotrauma;
• as a complement to audiometry in the comprehensive diagnosis of hearing disorders;
• monitoring the effectiveness of therapy in patients with middle ear pathologies.
The Otowave 102-C is a modern digital tympanometer that automatically adjusts pressure in the external auditory canal and records the tympanic membrane's response. The result of the examination is a tympanometric curve that reflects the type of response — normal (type A), reduced mobility (type B), or increased/atypical (type C) — allowing physicians to make accurate clinical conclusions.
Advantages of Using the Otowave 102-C in Clinical Practice
During the training, physicians worked with the tympanometer in real time, analyzing the results and comparing them with clinical symptoms. They highlighted several important capabilities of the Otowave 102-C:
• high measurement accuracy due to digital pressure control;
• the ability to store examination data for further comparison;
• clear interpretation of curves, facilitating diagnosis in both adults and children.
Amplivox is a British company with many years of experience in audiology. It specializes in the development and manufacture of medical equipment for the accurate detection and evaluation of hearing disorders. Its solutions are used in hospitals, private clinics, audiology centers, and medical training institutions worldwide.
The Amplivox portfolio includes various types of audiometers, tympanometers, screening systems for rapid hearing checks, as well as comprehensive digital solutions for recording and analyzing results. High measurement accuracy, operational stability, and an intuitive interface, allowing physicians to conduct examinations quickly, even in complex clinical cases, characterize the equipment.
In addition to standard devices, the company offers specialized solutions for children and newborns that account for age-specific aspects of audiological examinations. This enables Amplivox to comprehensively assess hearing conditions across all age groups and quickly detect problems that require intervention.
The Importance of Modern Audiological Equipment for Ukrainian Healthcare Facilities
Modern equipment allows Ukrainian physicians to perform hearing diagnostics quickly, accurately, and comprehensively. New-generation audiometers and tympanometers provide objective results, reduce the risk of misdiagnosis, and help in planning treatment strategies.
Technology also contributes to the early detection of hearing disorders in children and adults, simplifies the work of ENT specialists and audiologists through process automation, and enables the storage of data in digital formats.
The implementation of modern devices improves the quality of medical care and the accuracy of diagnostics. COR-Medical actively supports Ukrainian healthcare institutions by supplying modern equipment, conducting physician training, and providing practical skills in working with advanced technologies, thereby improving treatment effectiveness.