Description

Written by the 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