Introduction to Audiology (with CD-ROM)
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/*0205453309, Martin, Itnroduction to Audiology, 9e*/This is the leading text for the introduction to hearing and hearing disorders course required of all Speech Language Pathology and Audiology majors. Introduction to Audiology, Ninth Edition, provides in-depth coverage of the physics of sound, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system; causes and treatment of hearing disorders; and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. It emphasizes the proper evaluation of hearing disorders and the treatment avenues available for these disorders. The accompanying CD-ROM features a wide variety of interactive exercises, actual case studies, eighteen videos illustrating many theoretical and research concepts, demonstrations, an extensive literature section with useful forms, ear pathology slides, and much more.

Table of Contents:
Each chapter begins with “Learning Objectives” and concludes with “Summary,” “Study Questions,” “References,” and “Suggested Readings.” Foreword. Preface.   How to Use This Book.   How to Use the CD-ROM. About the Authors. I. ELEMENTS OF AUDIOLOGY. 1. The Profession of Audiology. The Evolution of Audiology Licensing and Certification Prevalence and Impact of Hearing Loss A Blending of Art and Science Audiology Specialties Employment SettingsProfessional Societies 2. The Human Ear and Simple Tests of Hearing. Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear Pathways of Sound Types of Hearing Loss Hearing Tests   Tuning Fork Tests 3. Sound and Its Measurement. Sound  Waves Vibrations Frequency Resonance Sound Velocity Wavelength Phase Complex Sounds Intensity The Decibel Environmental Sounds Psychoacoustics Impedance Sound Measurement II. HEARING ASSESSMENT. 4. Pure-Tone Audiometry. The Pure-Tone Audiometer Test Environment The Patient’s Role in Manual Pure-Tone Audiometry The Clinician’s Role in Manual Pure-Tone Audiometry Air-Conduction Audiometry Bone-Conduction Audiometry Audiogram Interpretation Masking The Audiometric Weber Test Automatic Audiometry Computerized Audiometry 5. Speech Audiometry. The Diagnostic Audiometer Test Environment The Patient’s Role in Speech Audiometry The Clinician’s Role in Speech Audiometry Speech-Threshold Testing Masking for SRT Bone-Conduction SRT Most Comfortable Loudness Level Uncomfortable Loudness Level Range of Comfortable Loudness Speech-Recognition Testing Computerized Speech Audiometry 6. Diagnostic Hearing Tests. Acoustic Immittance Acoustic Reflexes Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Auditory Evoked Potentials An Historical Note 7. Hearing Tests for Children. Auditory Responses Identifying Hearing Loss in Infants under 3 Months of Age Objective Testing in Routine Pediatric Hearing Evaluation Behavioral Testing of Children from Birth to Approximately 2 years of Age Behavioral Testing of Children Approximately 2 to 5 Years of Age Language Disorders Auditory Processing Disorders Psychological Disorders Developmental Disabilities Identifying Hearing Loss in the Schools Nonorganic Hearing Loss in Children III. HEARING DISORDERS. 8. The Outer Ear. Anatomy and Physiology of the Outer Ear Development of the Outer Ear Hearing Loss and the Outer Ear Disorders of the Outer Ear and Their Treatments 9. The Middle Ear. Anatomy and Physiology of the Middle Ear Development of the Middle Ear Hearing Loss and the Middle Ear Disorders of the Middle Ear and Their Treatments Other Causes of Middle Ear Hearing Loss   10. The Inner Ear. Anatomy and Physiology of the Inner Ear Development of the Inner Ear Hearing Loss and Disorders of the Inner Ear Causes of Inner-Ear Disorders 11. The Auditory Nerve and Central Auditory Pathways. Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory Nerve and Ascending Auditory Pathways The Descending Auditory Pathways Development of the Auditory Nerve and Central Auditory Nervous System Summary of the Auditory Pathways Hearing Loss and the Auditory Nerve and Central Auditory Pathways Disorders of the Auditory Nerve Disorders of the Cochlear Nuclei Disorders of the Higher Auditory Pathways Tests of the Higher Auditory Pathways Tests for Auditory Processing Disorders 12.  Nonorganic Hearing Loss. Terminology Patients with Nonorganic Hearing Loss Indications of Nonorganic Hearing Loss Performance on Routine Hearing Tests Tests for Nonorganic Hearing Loss Management of Patients with Nonorganic Hearing Loss IV. MANAGEMENT OF HEARING LOSS. 13. Amplification/Sensory Systems. Hearing Aid Development Hearing Aid Circuit Overview Characteristics of Hearing Aids Binaural Amplification Types of Hearing Aids Selecting Hearing Aids for Adults    Selecting Hearing Aids for Children Hearing Aid Acceptance and Orientation    Dispensing Hearing Aids    Hearing Assistance Technologies 14. Audiologic Treatment. Patient Histories Referral to Other Specialists Audiologic Counseling Management of Adult Hearing Impairment Management of Childhood Hearing Impairment The Deaf Community Management of Auditory Processing Disorders Management of Tinnitus Hyperacusis Vestibular Rehabilitation Multicultural Considerations Evidence-Based Practice Outcome Measures Glossary. Author Index. Subject Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780205453306
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Height: 232 mm
  • No of Pages: 504
  • Weight: 850 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0205453309
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jul 2005
  • Binding: SA
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 188 mm


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