Audiology: Diagnosis - Hardcover

Roeser, Ross; Valente, Michael; Hosford-Dunn, Holly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0865778574 ISBN 13: 9780865778573

Publisher: George Thieme Verlag, 2000

Synopsis

Reviews the scope of practice in audiology as it relates to diagnostic procedures, then presents basic and advanced information on principles in diagnostic audiology, covering anatomy and physiology, disorders, radiology, instrumentation, imaging, pharmacology, and acoustics. Describes audiological procedures, and looks at new insights in genetics. Boxes on pearls, pitfalls, and controversies emphasize key points. This is one of a set of three texts in audiology. The others are Treatment and Practice Management . Roeser is professor and director of the Callier Center for Communication Disorders, School of Human Development, University of Texas-Dallas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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From the Back Cover

Written by the foremost authorities in the field, "Audiology: Diagnosis" presents the basic concepts and essential clinical information for diagnosing auditory disorders, otologic diseases, and vestibular dysfunction. The book provides a thorough review of fundamental principles of diagnosis, including the basic procedures, the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, imaging techniques, instrumentation, calibration, and more. It also covers the clinical tests essential for assessing the type and degree of hearing loss and for determining the etiological factors underlying the patient's disorder. Chapters address such important topics as ototoxicity and pharmacology in the audiology practice, and utilizing functional brain imaging and radiologic techniques.

Highlights: New information on effective methods for neonatal hearing screening, assessment of vestibular disorders, the genetics of hearing loss, and recent advances in testing for auditory processing disorders in children and adults Chapter outlines to rapidly acquaint reader with topics to be discussed Pearls, pitfalls, controversial points, and special considerations providing recommendations and comments on key aspects of patient care

"Audiology: Diagnosis" is one part of a three-volume series, which is completed by "Audiology: Treatment" and "Audiology: Practice Management." Together these books provide audiologists and students in graduate programs with an invaluable resource for each stage of management.

About the Author

Director, Division of Audiology, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: George Thieme Verlag
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0865778574
• ISBN 13: 9780865778573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 640