The AudioScope: a clinical tool for otoscopic and audiometric examination.

The AudioScope was evaluated both in laboratory and in clinical settings. Audiometric calibration of the instrument proved to be reliable and easy to accomplish. Clinic evaluation with 182 subjects demonstrated that audiometric screening with the AudioScope shows good agreement with conventional, clinical audiometry. The instrument is a useful clinical adjunct to audiometry since it generally categorizes audiogram configuration and level and provides insight into subject cooperation. This information can enhance the efficiency of manual, threshold audiometry, especially in pediatric cases.