Book description
Pediatric Audiology Casebook
bridges the gap between content knowledge and clinical application in
an accessible manner that will enable readers to put learned theory into
active practice by engaging them in problem-based learning. This
compendium of key cases is an excellent choice for the classroom,
covering everything from basic and complex diagnostic cases, to hearing
aid technology, vestibular issues, and the management of auditory
development. Each case is consistently organized, beginning with the
patient<'>s clinical history and audiologic testing. The authors
then pose a series of evaluative questions to the reader, followed by
carefully considered, thought-provoking answers designed to foster
understanding. Cases close with a discussion of the definitive
diagnosis, recommended treatment options, and the final outcome.Features
69 highly relevant cases cover a wide variety of common and uncommon
clinical scenarios
All cases follow a consistent, user-friendly format, guiding the
reader from assessment and diagnosis through treatment and outcome
Incisive discussion questions provide a critical lens for clinical evaluation
Over 50 audiograms are accompanied by a universal reference key to
facilitate ease-of-use
This textbook is essential reading for the graduate level audiology
student on his or her quest to become a thoughtful and effective
diagnostician. It is a valuable teaching tool for audiology and SLP
professors, as well as a practical reference for clinicians in their
daily practice. This text is also useful for SLPs who work with children
with hearing loss, as well as for pediatricians and otolaryngologists.
Pediatric Audiology Casebook
is the ideal companion to the bestselling textbook
Pediatric Audiology: Diagnosis, Technology, and Management
by the same authors. Pediatric Audiology Consulting, New York, NY,
USA Professor of Audiology, The University of Akron School of
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Akron, OH, USA
