Pediatric Audiology

Diagnosis, Technology, and Management

Jane R. Madell, Carol Flexer, Jace Wolfe, Erin C. Schafer

• Publisher: Thieme
• Year: 2019
• ISBN:
  9781626234024
• Edition: 3
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Audiology & Speech Pathology

The definitive educational resource on the clinical management of hearing disorders in children

Pediatric Audiology: Diagnosis, Technology, and Management, Third Edition is fully updated with cutting edge topics reflecting the latest advances in the field. New chapters include hearing and vestibular issues in children, state-of-the-art testing methods for neonates, and longitudinal studies on cochlear implant technology. Renowned experts Jane R. Madell, Carol Flexer and rising stars Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer provide meticulous discussion on all aspects of pediatric audiology—from underlying pathology and testing to medical, therapeutic, and surgical treatments. Pearls and best practices from a cadre of esteemed experts focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Key Features

• Thirty-seven chapters organized by four sections: Hearing Loss: Essential Information, Diagnosing Hearing Disorders in Infants and Children, Hearing Access Technologies for Infants and Children, and Educational and Clinical Management of Hearing Loss in Children
• Detailed clinical discussion of pediatric audiologic test protocols and the selection and management of technologies
• The neurophysiology of reading impairment — from theory to management
• Closed caption videos provide hands-on guidance on clinical testing techniques

This richly illustrated edition is essential reading for graduate students in audiology, a robust resource for professors and audiologists who teach and mentor these students, and a go-to field guide for practicing clinicians. Paired with Pediatric Audiology Casebook, this dynamic duo is a must-have reference for trainee and veteran audiologists alike.