Interacoustics Sera Manuals

D-0114042-D – 2020/03 Science made smarter Additional Information Sera™

Instructions for Use - US Sera™ Science made smarter 8503349 / D-0113323-F – 2020/11

D-0118113-C – 2019/03 Page 1 of 2 Quick Guide SeraTM Automated ABR PREPARE THE EQUIPMENT 1. Turn on SeraTM by pressing the home/power button 2. Select a new or existing patient on the device or use the Quick Test option. 3. Select the ABR test protocol from the list. 4. Select the ear for testing 5. Pressing the Test button starts the test. TEST ENVIRONMENT The ideal test environment is a quiet room where lights and other electronic equipment are turned off. PREPARE THE BABY Patient state The baby should be sleeping or in a quiet and relaxed state. Sucking, blinking, crying or movement may affect testing. Skin preparation If the baby’s skin is oily or covered in vernix, the electrode placement sites should be cleaned prior to placing the electrodes. Use a conductive gel with the electrodes to improve impedances. Place electrodes Place surface electrodes using the specified test montage for the selected protocol (mastoid or nape). Connect cables Connect the cables from the preamplifier to the respective surface electrodes. PLACE TRANSDUCER Place the probe or insert earphones in the baby’s ear/s or place the EarCups around the baby’s ears. To reduce the chance of electrical interference, ensure that the electrode cables are placed away from the insert earphone or EarCup transducer box.

D-0122934-A – 2019/02 Page 1 of 2 Quick Guide SeraTM Cart Assembly About this quick guide This quick guide provides instructions about how to place and attach the SeraTM and accessories on the cart. Follow the cart manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the cart prior to installing the SeraTM and accessories. Installing the cradle 1. Set the cradle on the cart with the front under the fall prevention plate. 2. Pass the cradle power supply cable through the pass-through hole and connect it to the port on the back of the cradle. 3. Attach the stabilizer plate over the cradle’s metal bar and fasten with screws. 4. Plug the power supply into a power strip1 securing the cables with the post cable clips and tie wraps to create a neat appearance and prevent rolling over the cords during transport. Installing the cables 1. For storage/transport, place the preamplifier, electrode cables and transducers as shown. 2. For storage/transport, place the probe as shown. 3. For storage/transport, set the plug of power strip into the edge pocket as shown securing any hanging cables in attached bin to prevent rolling over the cord. 1 The power strip is not included with the cart. The customer must supply an appropriate power strip that meets local standards and has at least 2 outlets that can accommodate the plugs of the printer and cradle.