Introduction to Audiology (with CD-ROM): International Edition

The leading text for the introduction to hearing and hearing disorders course required of all Speech Language Pathology and Audiology majors.   Introduction to Audiology, Tenth Edition, provides in-depth coverage of the physics of sound, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system; causes and treatment of hearing and balance 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 variety of video vignettes depicting clinical topics, a series of clinical case studies to examine students' abilities to synthesize diagnostic findings and develop cogent management recommendations, multiple format interactive exercises for students to evaluate their comprehension of information, printable clinical forms, and much more.    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TENTH EDITION: NEW "Evolving Case Studies" feature follows select disorders through diagnosis and recommended treatment paralleling students' mastery of key concepts.  This new addition to the pedagogy will enhance students' understanding of comprehensive patient management from case history through discharge. NEW updated discussions in the important areas of amplification and infant hearing. NEW expansion and clarification of clinical masking procedures. NEW discussion of recent developments in the management of auditory processing disorders. NEW section on the role of the audiologist in vestibular management, as well as more on audiologic counseling.

Table of Contents:
Preface How to Use This Book How to Use the CD-ROM About the Authors   Part ONE — Elements of Audiology   Chapter 1.  The Profession of Audiology             Learning Objectives             The Evolution of Audiology Licensing and Certification             Prevalence and Impact of Hearing Loss A Blending of Art and Science             Audiology Specialties             Employment Settings             Professional Societies             Summary             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 2.  The Human Ear and Simple Tests of Hearing             Learning Objectives             Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear             Pathways of Sound             Types of Hearing Loss             Hearing Tests               Tuning Fork Tests             Summary             Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             Suggested Readings   Chapter 3.  Sound and Its Measurement             Learning Objectives             Sound              Waves             Vibrations             Frequency             Resonance             Sound Velocity             Wavelength             Phase             Complex Sounds             Intensity             The Decibel             Environmental Sounds             Psychoacoustics             Impedance             Sound Measurement             Summary             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Part TWO — Hearing Assessment   Chapter 4.  Pure-Tone Audiometry             Learning Objectives             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 Evolving Case Studies Summary             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 5.  Speech Audiometry             Learning Objectives 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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 6.  Beyond Basic Audiometrics             Learning Objectives Acoustic Immittance Acoustic Reflexes Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Auditory Evoked Potentials An Historical Note Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 7.  Hearing Tests for Children             Learning Objectives 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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Part THREE — Hearing Disorders   Chapter 8.  The Outer Ear             Learning Objectives 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 Summary             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 9.  The Middle Ear             Learning Objectives 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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 10.  The Inner Ear             Learning Objectives             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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 11.  The Auditory Nerve and Central Auditory Pathways             Learning Objectives From Cochlea to Auditory Cortex and Back Again 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 Summary             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 12.  Nonorganic Hearing Loss             Learning Objectives 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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Part FOUR — Management of Hearing Loss   Chapter 13.  Amplification/Sensory Systems             Learning Objectives             Hearing Aid Development Hearing Aid Circuit Overview Electroacoustic 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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Chapter 14.  Audiologic Treatment             Learning Objectives 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 Summary Evolving Case Studies             Study Questions             References             Suggested Readings   Glossary   Author Index   Subject Index