Book description
Written by 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.
"Comprehensive...The authors have undertaken the Herculean task of
an all-encompassing book for the practice of audiology, and...they have
succeeded...highlighted boxes...include pearls, special considerations,
pitfalls, and controversial points, bringing to light areas of concern
and consideration...Outlines at the beginning of each chapter allow the
reader to quickly assess the areas covered. New approaches of treatment
and care have been added in several areas such as vestibular disorders,
universal newborn hearing screening, and genetics...extremely
useful...The figures and illustrations are clear and concise, expanding
on the written material. There is a full-color picture section married
in the center of the book, which is excellent...one of the most
medically based texts on audiology [this reviewer has] read...an
excellent reference for the practicing audiologist, otologist,
neurotologist, and otolaryngologist, as well as those studying the field
of audiology."--Otology & Neurotology Lois and Howard Wolf
Professor in Pediatric Hearing; Executive Director Emeritus; Callier
Center for Communication Disorders; Dallas, TX USA_x000D_ School of
Human Development; University of Texas, Dallas, TX
