EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor

Caring for a sick child can be a handful. That's why EarCheck(r) Middle Ear Monitor provides convenient one-button operation. Designed especially for a child's sensitive ears, EarCheck(r) Monitor utilizes a patented technology used by doctors that sends pleasant sound waves down the ear canal. Advanced electronics analyze the echo of the sound to determine the presence of middle ear fluid. In seconds, the easy-to-read LCD display indicates the likelihood of fluid and interprets the results: Consult Doctor; Monitor; or Fluid Likely. EarCheck(r) is an advanced medical instrument that accurately detects the presence of middle ear fluid (i.e. otitis media with effusion) that may be associated with acute ear infection. Middle ear effusion may be associated with temporary hearing loss in some children. The device is intended to assist parents in determining when to seek medical attention. The instrument is designed for use in the home by parents and other caregivers on children from 6 months to young adult.