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Hall (audiology, University of Florida) explains how, when and why to use the evolving procedure of otoacoustic emissions (OAE) for pediatric and adult patients. Intended for clinical audiologists, the handbook provides advice for the measurement, analysis and interpretation of OAE data, troubleshooting guidelines, and practical case reports that highlight common pathologies and applications. A manufacturer's forum describes the assortment of OAE technology and products available.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Book Description
An invaluable, "hands-on" practical guide to understanding the base for and applications of ABR. Describes clearly measurement techniques, instrumentation, stimulus parameters, recording parameters and subject variables that can affect the responses. Discusses clinical applications of the auditory brainstem response in neurological evaluation. Includes many case studies to highlight the principles and techniques covered in the manual. Discusses applications of the ABR in newborn hearing screening and intraoperative monitoring. TEXTBOOK

Book Info
Univ. of Florida, Gainesville. Text for students and professionals. Practical guide to recording, analyzing, and interpreting OAEs. Covers distortion product and transient evoked OAEs and incorporates current knowledge in cochlear anatomy and physiology. Halftone illustrations. Softcover.

About the Author
Department of Communication Disorders, College of Health Professions, University of Florida Health Sciences Center, Gainseville, Florida.

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The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

An invaluable, "hands-on" practical guide to understanding the base for and applications of ABR. Describes clearly measurement techniques, instrumentation, stimulus parameters, recording parameters and subject variables that can affect the responses. Discusses clinical applications of the auditory brainstem response in neurological evaluation. Includes many case studies to highlight the principles and techniques covered in the manual. Discusses applications of the ABR in newborn hearing screening and intraoperative monitoring.

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Hall (audiology, University of Florida) explains how, when and why to use the evolving procedure of otoacoustic emissions (OAE) for pediatric and adult patients. Intended for clinical audiologists, the handbook provides advice for the measurement, analysis and interpretation of OAE data, troubleshooting guidelines, and practical case reports that highlight common pathologies and applications. A manufacturer's forum describes the assortment of OAE technology and products available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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