Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2004-12-17

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0309092965

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Millions of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates programs that provide cash disability benefits to people with permanent impairments like hearing loss, if they can show that their impairments meet stringent SSA criteria and their earnings are below an SSA threshold. The National Research Council convened an expert committee at the request of the SSA to study the issues related to disability determination for people with hearing loss. This volume is the product of that study. Hearing Loss: Determining Eligibility for Social Security Benefits reviews current knowledge about hearing loss and its measurement and treatment, and provides an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the current processes and criteria. It recommends changes to strengthen the disability determination process and ensure its reliability and fairness. The book addresses criteria for selection of pure tone and speech tests, guidelines for test administration, testing of hearing in noise, special issues related to testing children, and the difficulty of predicting work capacity from clinical hearing test results. It should be useful to audiologists, otolaryngologists, disability advocates, and others who are concerned with people who have hearing loss.

Clinical Masking Procedures
Clinical Masking Procedures

Author: William Savario Yacullo

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205173525

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Clinical Masking Procedures provides the most comprehensive discussion of the topic currently available, presenting a theoretical foundation of masking that is essential for the understanding of applied clinical techniques. A strong foundation in the underlying concepts enables the clinician to make well informed decisions when selecting a specific approach and in applying and modifying the appropriate procedure. The goal of this book is to facilitate an understanding of the decision-making process required for clinical masking through problem-solving techniques. An entire chapter is devoted to clinical masking procedures using insert earphones, a current (and future) trend that has achieved increasing popularity over the past few years. Chapter 9 consists of a group of case studies, each of which includes a series of audiograms that takes the reader step-by-step from the initial audiological results through the completed audiological evaluation.

Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Author:

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-03-28

Total Pages: 3082

ISBN-13: 9783642234989

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Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is the medical and surgical specialty addressing disorders of the head and neck in both adult and pediatric populations. The goal of the encyclopedia is to serve as a single and comprehensive source of all the information that is essential for students and practitioners of the specialty. The vast amount of information included in the encyclopedia is divided into 5 volumes in line with the subspecialties of general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, otology–neurotology, and facial plastics. All volume editors are internationally recognized otolaryngologists with experience in publishing. Each section editor recruited experienced authors from all over the world to contribute on structured topics, and all entries are supported by published references. Thus, all information included in the encyclopedia is from credible sources and has been carefully screened for accuracy. The strength of the encyclopedia is its online availability and quick search features, which allow rapid retrieval of definitions and more in-depth information. Key words are hyperlinked to provide a gateway to numerous referenced manuscripts, journals, and books.

Contemporary Perspectives in Hearing Assessment
Contemporary Perspectives in Hearing Assessment

Author: Frank E. Musiek

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13:

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Assessment of the central auditory nervous system; pseudohypacusis; occupational hearing loss prevention; and instrumentation and calibration. For hearing professionals and others looking for the latest information on contemporary hearing assessment.

Rapid Audiogram Interpretation
Rapid Audiogram Interpretation

Author: Lane D. Squires

Publisher: Plural Publishing

Published: 2019-03-08

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1635501199

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Rapid Audiogram Interpretation: A Clinician's Manual provides a methodical, step-by-step approach for interpreting audiograms. Training and experienced clinicians, as well as non-audiologists in related fields, will benefit from this unique workbook and easy-to-remember interpretation process. The manual includes audiogram examples on a varying level of complexity (basic, intermediate, and advanced), accompanied by official interpretations, matching the specific interpretation method recommended by the authors. This specific interpretation process allows the reader to learn the method and apply it to every future audiogram interpretation, making it an invaluable resource. Otolaryngology trainees (graduate medical students, residents, fellows) are expected to have a working knowledge of audiogram interpretation, however, few, if any, have direct lectures or mentored clinical experiences designed to provide this knowledge within their first few years of training. This resource fills that gap and provides a means for beginners to master interpretation of the audiogram. It also serves as a general review for more experienced clinicians. Key FeaturesIncludes 65 audiogram examples!Uses an 8-step method that can be easily learned and universally applied to future audiogram interpretationsA searchable index by diagnosis for each audiogram aids the learner in seeing disease-specific examplesIncludes a Glossary for quick reference of key termsWritten by otolaryngologists and an audiologist for comprehensive expertise and coverage Rapid Audiogram Interpretation will also be helpful for students and professionals in related fields, such as audiology, speech-language pathology, and deaf/hard of hearing education.

Speech Audiometry
Speech Audiometry

Author: Michael Martin (OBE.)

Publisher: Singular

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565935167

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Notes that in the decade since the first edition, speech audiometry has been almost entirely replaced by electrophysiological tests in many countries for advanced diagnosis, but that many countries do not have such sophisticated equipment or training, and that audiology is still used for rehabilitation. Explains such aspects as the basic properties of speech, speech tests in quiet and noise as a measure of auditory processing, equipment and its calibration, speech tests of hearing for children, and experiences in a number of countries and institutions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Compendium of Biomedical Instrumentation, 3 Volume Set
Compendium of Biomedical Instrumentation, 3 Volume Set

Author: Raghbir Singh Khandpur

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 1794

ISBN-13: 1119288126

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An essential reference filled with 400 of today's current biomedical instruments and devices Designed mainly for the active bio-medical equipment technologists involved in hands-on functions like managing these technologies by way of their usage, operation & maintenance and those engaged in advancing measurement techniques through research and development, this book covers almost the entire range of instruments and devices used for diagnosis, imaging, analysis, and therapy in the medical field. Compiling 400 instruments in alphabetical order, it provides comprehensive information on each instrument in a lucid style. Each description in Compendium of Biomedical Instrumentation covers four aspects: purpose of the instrument; principle of operation, which covers physics, engineering, electronics, and data processing; brief specifications; and major applications. Devices listed range from the accelerometer, ballistocardiograph, microscopes, lasers, and electrocardiograph to gamma counter, hyperthermia system, microtome, positron emission tomography, uroflowmeter, and many more. Covers almost the entire range of medical instruments and devices which are generally available in hospitals, medical institutes at tertiary, secondary, and peripheral level facilities Presents broad areas of applications of medical instruments/technology, including specialized equipment for various medical specialties, fully illustrated with figures & photographs Contains exhaustive description on state of the art instruments and also includes some generation old legacy instruments which are still in use in some medical facilities. Compendium of Biomedical Instrumentation is a must-have resource for professionals and undergraduate and graduate students in biomedical engineering, as well as for clinical engineers and bio-medical equipment technicians.