Importance of Customization Maximize stimulation of auditory pathways Stereo effect Accounts for asymmetry in hearing levels Allows more relief at a lower listening volume Able to use treatment for sleep Helps with relaxation Stage 1 Designed to provide relief from tinnitus when using the treatment. Helps in relaxation High level of interaction with tinnitus Relief and reduction of tinnitus awareness during listening sessions Patient will have relief only while using the device. The software will try to the connection automatically every 5 seconds. Alternatively, you can click on the icon to re-establish connection. Enter High Frequency Audiometry Values The Neuromonics software will interpolate the 9, 10 and values from the entered audiogram. If the patient’s measured levels differ from this, you can overwrite each of these values by highlighting the desired value and entering the correct value 2. Before Fitting the Oasis Device: Review Questionnaires Have the patient complete the following questionnaires just to their appointment: Expectations Questionnaire – for patient Review and discuss responses with the patient Management Questionnaire – for patient Review and discuss responses with the patient 3. Getting to Know the Oasis The Oasis device uses buttons to navigate through the menu structure and through sound files. Powering On the Oasis Device If the Oasis device is powered off, press down the middle button. The Oasis device powers on to the Menu screen. Connecting the Headphones The sounds played by the Oasis have been exactly matched to the spectral profile of the supplied headphones to ensure device usage is effective. Plug the supplied headphones into the headphone port on the top of the Oasis device. Beginning and Ending a Session There are four Neuromonics customized music tracks that have been programmed for listening sessions.
your treatment session to aide in relief contrast Suitable Activities when using the Treatment Office Work Reading Writing Going for a walk On the internet Hobbies (non-strenuous) Traveling as a passenger Crosswords Work around the house Shopping Contraindicated Activities: Driving Straining to hear Listening to television Device may get wet Exercising to raise your heart rate. Click on the Settings icon to open the Settings options When the instrument is 1, the level of the white noise (neural stimulus) can be adjusted in 2dB steps to a minimum of -10dB and a maximum of +10dB from the default level. Note setting: default or _________ Phase Transition Programmed to Phase One* When the Phase Transition box is UNCHECKED, the device is programmed in Phase One When the Phase Transition box is CHECKED, the device is programmed in Phase Two *With the exception of patients with Reactive type tinnitus who will always have device programmed with the Phase Two Stimulus. Note Phase Transition Setting: __________ Track Selection Clicking on the Select Tracks tab opens the window from which the clinician can select which tracks will be available. Click on the check box for the desired tracks, then click ‘OK’. Select up to 4 tracks. The tracks can be re-ordered by holding down the ALT key and dragging into the desired play order. Note Track Selections: _____ ______ _______ _____ 5. Determine Interaction Level Goal: To achieve high interaction (blending) at a comfortable listening level High Interaction Level: M: Volume (record on Neuromonics Fitting Form) Adjust to a comfortable level, where the treatment blends with their tinnitus Degree of interaction (blending) achieved at this level Low - Moderate - High - Complete