Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane

Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane

Assessing tympanic membrane temperature involves using a tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT). Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Begin by practicing good hand hygiene to prevent the transmission of microorganisms.
Step 2: Turn on the thermometer and wait until the ready sign appears on the screen to ensure accurate measurement.
Step 3: Slide the probe cover in place to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 4: Instruct the patient to tilt their head to the side for comfort and check for cerumen...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Use of Envelope Following Response Normative Ranges for Diagnosing Cochlear Deafferentation.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same author

Multivariate Prediction of Conductive Dysfunction in Well and NICU Newborns using Wideband Acoustic Immittance with Acoustic Reflex Tests.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026

Same author

Normative Ranges for Wideband Middle Ear Muscle Reflex Magnitude: Limited Potential for Diagnosing Cochlear Deafferentation.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same author

Serial Monitoring of the Audiogram in Hearing Conservation using Gaussian Processes.

Frontiers in audiology and otology·2025

Same author

Predicting Cochlear Synaptopathy in Mice with Varying Degrees of Outer Hair Cell Dysfunction Using Auditory Evoked Potentials.

Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology : JARO·2025

Same author

Innovations in Auditory and Vestibular eHealth: Proceedings from the 11th Biennial Conference of the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research.

American journal of audiology·2025

Same journal

Cochlear Implantation in Children Without a Hearing Aid Trial: A Case Series of 22 Patients.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same journal

Associations Between Self-Reported Workload and Measures of Speech Recognition in Adults Across the Lifespan.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same journal

Emotion-Specific Associations Between Perceived Sound Quality and Auditory Emotion Recognition in Children With Cochlear Implants.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same journal

Development and Validation of Modified Basic English Lexicon Sentences for Use With a Pediatric Population.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same journal

Risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Survey of Texas Shop Teachers.

American journal of audiology·2026

Same journal

Auditory Spatial Processing in Patients With Vestibular Migraine.

American journal of audiology·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 13, 2026

A Simple Non-invasive Method for Temporary Knockdown of Upper Limb Proprioception

A Simple Non-invasive Method for Temporary Knockdown of Upper Limb Proprioception

Published on: March 3, 2018

Test-Retest Differences in the Wideband Middle Ear Muscle Reflex.

Naomi F Bramhall^1,2, Nicole K Whittle¹, M Patrick Feeney^1,2

¹VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR.

American Journal of Audiology

|February 26, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study assessed the test-retest reliability of wideband middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR) measurements. Results show test-retest differences vary with stimulus level, impacting clinical interpretation of cochlear deafferentation.

More Related Videos

Isokinetic Robotic Device to Improve Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability for Stretch Reflex Measurements in Stroke Patients with Spasticity

Isokinetic Robotic Device to Improve Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability for Stretch Reflex Measurements in Stroke Patients with Spasticity

Published on: June 12, 2019

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Published on: June 21, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

A Simple Non-invasive Method for Temporary Knockdown of Upper Limb Proprioception

A Simple Non-invasive Method for Temporary Knockdown of Upper Limb Proprioception

Published on: March 3, 2018

Isokinetic Robotic Device to Improve Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability for Stretch Reflex Measurements in Stroke Patients with Spasticity

Isokinetic Robotic Device to Improve Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability for Stretch Reflex Measurements in Stroke Patients with Spasticity

Published on: June 12, 2019

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Published on: June 21, 2024

Area of Science:

Audiology
Neuroscience
Otoacoustic Emissions

Background:

Middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR) assessment is crucial for evaluating middle ear function and identifying retrocochlear lesions.
Wideband MEMR offers more detailed frequency information and lower thresholds than traditional tonal probes.
Emerging research suggests wideband MEMR may detect noise-induced cochlear synaptopathy, but its clinical use for cochlear deafferentation requires further validation.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the test-retest reliability of wideband middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR) measurements.
To establish a baseline for clinical interpretation of wideband MEMR in assessing cochlear deafferentation.
To evaluate the impact of stimulus level on MEMR test-retest variability.

Main Methods:

45 adults with normal hearing and tympanograms participated.
Wideband MEMR magnitude and threshold were measured twice, with 2 hours to 5 months between sessions.
Contralateral broadband noise stimuli were used at elicitor levels from 60 to 100 dB SPL.

Main Results:

Test-retest differences in MEMR magnitude and threshold increased with higher elicitor levels.
Individual variations in MEMR magnitude and frequency response were observed between test sessions.
These findings highlight the need for careful interpretation of wideband MEMR results.

Conclusions:

Test-retest differences in contralateral wideband MEMR magnitude and threshold are influenced by elicitor level.
Clinicians can use these established differences to aid in the interpretation of wideband MEMR results.
Further research is needed to fully integrate wideband MEMR into diagnostic protocols for cochlear deafferentation.