Infant Acoustic Isolette

The Acoustic Isolette Sound Attenuating Enclosure is for infant hearing assessment and early identification of hearing impairment.

• Oto-Acoustic Emission
• Auditory Brainstem Response
• Other Infant Hearing Screening Tests

"Over the past two decades advances in technology have provided ever improving opportunities to indentify hearing impairments in infants soon after birth. The primary justification for early identification of hearing impairments in infants relates to the impact on speech and language acquisition, academic achievements and social/emotional development", according to the N.I.H.  The N.I.H. consensus recommended that the hearing of "at risk" infants be screened prior to discharge from the hospital and that all others be screened within the first three months of life.

Measurements of oto-acoustic emissions (OAE's) was selected as the first test of the recommended screening procedures, in addition, those infants who fail OAE screening would have additional testing for auditory brain stem response (ABR) and if needed a comprehensive hearing evaluation no later than 6 months of age.

The ABC-100 Infant Isolette is designed to provide the sound isolation necessary so that the test can be conducted without interference from outside noise. Clinical evaluation of the unit has proven its effectiveness in testing for OAE and ABR measurement as well as other infant testing procedures. The ABC-100 unique molded design features double wall construction of cleanable hospital grade LLD polyethylene with a dead air space between he walls to maximise isolation. The full view angled cover incorporates large 1/4" thick lexan® vision panel with transparent hinged hand port. The cover is supported and assisted in opening by means of two pneumatic struts. Ventilation openings are provided on the back wall with two horizontal external open end silencers.

ABC-100 Infant Acoustic Isolette Specifications

Construction Molded double-walled construction. Manufactured from cleanable, hospital grade polyethylene. Having overall dimensions of 914 x 609 x 470 mm (36" x 24" x 18½") with a dead air space between walls of 38mm (1½") for improved sound isolation. Front access with 6.4 mm (¼") thick lexan window and 165 mm (6½") diameter access port with overlapping cover. Air assisted hold open cylinders. Passive intake and exhaust silenced air ducts mounted on the back of the unit. Access for instrument probe wires on each side of the unit. Complete poly sealed foam mattress and disposable cover. Disposable covers are extra. Shipping weight assembled is 20 kg (45 lbs).
	Optional Extra Metal push cart with wheels. Tube steel construction with enamel paint finish. One utility drawer and two shelves. Overall dimensions are 1090 x 673 x 889 mm (43" x 26½" x 35"). Shipping weight unassembled is 57 kg (125 lbs). Some assembly required.