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tuning fork test

Indications: 1) assess hearing at 512 & 1024 Hz 2) not sufficient to detect hearing loss due to presbycusis, which is generally > 2000 Hz. Procedure: 1) the fork is set to birate by stiking it with the heel of the hand 2) the vibrating fork is placed 1 inch from the ear & moved away from the ear at 1 foot/second 3) the patient notes when he/she can no longer hear the tone of the vibration 4) examiner dependent

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References

  1. UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
  2. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004