THIS PATIENT WEARS HEARING AIDS
HOW TO OPERATE
1) The hearing aid should be removed every night and inserted in the morning.
2) Before it is inserted, check that it is working. Turn the aid full-on
and cup it in your hands. If you hear a whistle (feedback), the aid is working.
3) Set volume and switches. Some hearing aids have both a volume control
wheel and a switch with letters such as O (OFF), T (Telephone), and M (Microphone
= ON). Others have the on off switch built into a rotating volume control
wheel.
4) Insert the aid into the patient’s ear. (a) check to see that you have
the correct ear (b) use a gentle twisting motion to seat it well. If possible,
check with the patient for optimal volume and comfort.
A hearing aid is not supposed to whistle when worn. If it does, be
sure the earmold and/or hearing aid is seated properly (and in the correct
ear). If the whistle cannot be eliminated by fit, you may have to turn the
volume down to eliminate the whistle. In case of problems, consult
an audiologist.
Wax or other obstructions in the ear, or in the aid, can be a cause of feedback.
IF THE AID DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK:
1) Check switch and volume control settings.
2) Check to be sure earmold/tubing are not blocked with wax or other foreign matter.
3) Try a new battery. The battery must be installed correctly ("+" on battery matches "+" on door).
When the aid is put away, turn off and open battery door; store aid in its case in a cool, dry place.
