BS EN ISO 389-3:2016

Comprehensive Acoustics Standard for Audiometry

BS EN ISO 389-3:2016 is the essential British Standard for healthcare professionals conducting hearing assessments and audiometry. Fully aligned with the international ISO 389-3:2016 standard, this comprehensive specification ensures the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of audiometric measurements.

Ensuring Accurate and Reliable Hearing Assessments

Accurate and reliable audiometric testing is crucial for the effective diagnosis and management of hearing-related conditions. BS EN ISO 389-3:2016 provides the technical requirements and guidelines to:

• Calibrate audiometric equipment to ensure consistent and precise measurements
• Establish reference-equivalent threshold sound pressure levels for pure-tone air conduction audiometry
• Determine reference-equivalent threshold sound pressure levels for bone conduction audiometry
• Specify the necessary acoustic conditions and test environment for audiometric testing

Comprehensive Compliance for Healthcare Professionals

As a British Standard fully aligned with the international ISO 389-3:2016 standard, BS EN ISO 389-3:2016 ensures healthcare providers can confidently meet the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices for audiometric testing. Key benefits include:

• Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to this standard demonstrates compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and guidelines, such as those set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• Consistent Audiometric Measurements: The standardized reference-equivalent threshold sound pressure levels and test procedures ensure consistent and comparable audiometric data, enabling effective monitoring and diagnosis of hearing-related conditions.
• Improved Patient Outcomes: Accurate and reliable audiometric testing supported by this standard helps healthcare professionals provide more effective treatment and management of hearing loss and other auditory disorders.

Technical Specifications

BS EN ISO 389-3:2016 specifies the following technical requirements and guidelines:

• Audiometric Equipment Calibration: Detailed procedures for calibrating audiometric equipment, including pure-tone air conduction and bone conduction transducers, to ensure consistent and accurate measurements.
• Reference-Equivalent Threshold Sound Pressure Levels: Establishes the reference-equivalent threshold sound pressure levels for pure-tone air conduction and bone conduction audiometry, enabling the standardization of audiometric measurements.
• Test Environment Requirements: Specifies the necessary acoustic conditions, including ambient noise levels and test room specifications, to ensure accurate and reliable audiometric testing.

By adhering to the comprehensive technical requirements and guidelines outlined in BS EN ISO 389-3:2016, healthcare professionals can be confident in the accuracy and reliability of their audiometric assessments, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and better management of hearing-related conditions.