| Description |
xiii, 487 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Contents: Preface. C.J. Limb, R.S. Ackley, Case History. E.H. Waldman, C.C. Brewer, Medical Diseases and Disorders of the Ear. M.D. Eisen, C.J. Limb, The Vestibular System: Basic Principles and Clinical Disorders. W.E. Nance, The Genetics of Deafness. I.C.W. Anderson, C.J. Limb, Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Hearing Loss. K.C.M. Campbell, Ototoxicity. J.D. Ferraro, R. Folsom, L.R. Mancl, A. Hurley, R. Moorehouse, Auditory Electrophysiological Assessment. B. Dunham, C.J. Limb, Cochlear Implants: A Brief Overview. H.J. Kim, B.L. Judson, Treatment of Vestibular Disorders. J. Simmons, K.L. Beauchaine, L.R. Eiten, Hearing Instrument Fitting for Infants and Young Children. S. Boney, Adult Amplification. D.K. Meinke, M.R. Stephenson, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Models for Prevention. S.J. Bally, J.L. Pray, Hearing Loss in Later Life. R.M. Traynor, Business Essentials in Audiology Private Practice. M.J. Metz, Professional Issues: Ethics, Methods of Practice, and Conflicts of Interest. J. Newman-Ryan, Valuing Patients as Individuals: The Role of Culture. N. Shepherd, J.W. Thelin, D. Inverso, A. Mazevski, J. Ratigan, R.S. Ackley, Case Studies |
| Summary |
"An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders consolidates the most significant clinical aspects of hearing and balance disorders, ranging from cause and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Experts in various subspecialties of this extensive topic introduce readers to the most sophisticated and state of the art methods of diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter expands on a specific topic area along the continuum of how medical personnel diagnose hearing and balance disorders, to how surgical implantation of the cochlea and rehabilitation can remedy various conditions. ... As its title implies, this book is critically important for all students and professionals in hearing/balance related disciplines, including audiology, otolaryngology, general medicine, and rehabilitation oriented allied health care occupations."--Publisher's website |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Table of Contents: Contents: Preface. C.J. Limb, R.S. Ackley, Case History. E.H. Waldman, C.C. Brewer, Medical Diseases and Disorders of the Ear. M.D. Eisen, C.J. Limb, The Vestibular System: Basic Principles and Clinical Disorders. W.E. Nance, The Genetics of Deafness. I.C.W. Anderson, C.J. Limb, Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Hearing Loss. K.C.M. Campbell, Ototoxicity. J.D. Ferraro, R. Folsom, L.R. Mancl, A. Hurley, R. Moorehouse, Auditory Electrophysiological Assessment. B. Dunham, C.J. Limb, Cochlear Implants: A Brief Overview. H.J. Kim, B.L. Judson, Treatment of Vestibular Disorders. J. Simmons, K.L. Beauchaine, L.R. Eiten, Hearing Instrument Fitting for Infants and Young Children. S. Boney, Adult Amplification. D.K. Meinke, M.R. Stephenson, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Models for Prevention. S.J. Bally, J.L. Pray, Hearing Loss in Later Life. R.M. Traynor, Business Essentials in Audiology Private Practice. M.J. Metz, Professional Issues: Ethics, Methods of Practice, and Conflicts of Interest. J. Newman-Ryan, Valuing Patients as Individuals: The Role of Culture. N. Shepherd, J.W. Thelin, D. Inverso, A. Mazevski, J. Ratigan, R.S. Ackley, Case Studies. Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0733/2007277869-d.html. Contributor biographical information available at this link (information about the authors): http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0738/2007277869-b.html |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Ear -- Diseases -- Diagnosis.
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Ear -- Diseases -- Treatment.
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Hearing disorders -- Diagnosis.
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Hearing disorders -- Treatment.
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Hearing disorders.
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Hearing impaired -- Rehabilitation -- Methods.
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Vestibular Diseases -- Diagnosis
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Vestibular Diseases -- Treatment
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Vestibular apparatus -- Diseases.
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| Author |
Ackley, R. Steven.
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Decker, T. Newell.
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Limb, Charles J.
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| LC no. |
2007277869 |
| ISBN |
0805858938 (case) |
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0805858946 (paperback) |
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9780805858938 (case) |
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9780805858945 (paperback) |
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