An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders

by Ackley; R. Steven

• ISBN13: 9780805858938
• ISBN10: 0805858938
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-05-22
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disordersconsolidates 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. In concise format, the book begins with a case history and follows with comprehensive descriptions of current knowledge regarding fundamental causes of hearing loss and balance disorders, as well as a thorough examination of objective assessment. The latter half of the volume presents specialized treatment and rehabilitative options for various disorders. The chapters in this part cover special topics and conclude with pertinent case studies. Unique areas of discussion in a text of this kind include: *genetics of deafness; *pediatric hearing loss and hearing loss later in life; *business essentials in audiology private practice; and *professional issues, such as ethics, methods of practice, and conflicts of interest. 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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Editors and Contributors	p. xi
Case History	p. 1
Medical Diseases and Disorders of the Ear	p. 13
The Vestibular System: Basic Principles and Clinical Disorders	p. 43
The Genetics of Deafness	p. 65
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Hearing Loss	p. 87
Ototoxicity	p. 117
Auditory Electrophysiological Assessment	p. 139
Cochlear Implants: A Brief Overview	p. 171
Treatment of Vestibular Disorders	p. 203
Hearing Instrument Fitting for Infants and Young Children	p. 217
Adult Amplification	p. 249
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Models for Prevention	p. 287
Hearing Loss in Later Life	p. 325
Business Essentials in Audiology Private Practice	p. 351
Professional Issues: Ethics, Methods of Practice and Conflicts of Interest	p. 377
Valuing Patients as Individuals: The Role of Culture	p. 395
Case Studies	p. 425
Author Index	p. 441
Subject Index	p. 463
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