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Pure-Tone Audiometry and Masking

: Maureen Valente

Details:: 255 pages, Color Illustrations (4 Color), Softcover, 5 x 7.5"

ISBN13:: 978-1-59756-340-6

Release Date:: 03/01/2009

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Overview

Pure-Tone Audiometry and Masking, one of five texts planned within the Basic Audiometry division of the Core Clinical Concepts in Audiology Series, is a text devoted strictly to these important areas.

Early sections describe integral concepts that provide foundation for the comprehensive audiologic evaluation, such as a basic acoustics overview, equipment, and calibration. This textbook leads the reader through preparation for testing and step-by-step generation of a pure-tone audiogram. Thorough description and many examples are provided relative to major parameters involved in audiogram interpretation: type of hearing loss, magnitude, configuration, and symmetry. The second section of the textbook relates to masking theory and procedures involved in clinical masking, particularly during pure-tone audiometry. Examples are provided here, in addition to sections regarding obtaining valid measures, pearls and pitfalls encountered during testing, audiogram interpretation with common hearing disorders, advanced applications for utilization of pure-tone stimuli in diagnostic Audiology, and more. This textbook serves as a framework for integration of additional audiologic procedures with pure-tone audiometry as its base. Many of the most difficult concepts for a beginning audiology student are addressed: references of the decibel in basic acoustics, calibration of equipment, interpretation of the audiogram, and masking procedures.

Pure-Tone Audiometry and Masking: Interview with Maureen Valente, PhD
Douglas A. Beck, AuD, speaks with Dr. Valente about her new book and more.

Read the interview here, or as PDF.
Interview republished with permission from the American Academy of Audiology. Copyright 2011

Reviews

Ryan McCreery, M.S. (Boys Town National Research Hospital), Doody's Review Service (2009):
"**** 4 Stars! This is a current and comprehensive discussion of the important aspects of these procedures that will be useful for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as clinicians. The author has managed to create a unique reference that can serve a number of different purposes from student tutorial to clinical reference for diagnostic or screening audiometry."
Colleen M. O'Roarke, Ear & Hearing (2010):
"... A concise review of essential concepts, and protocols intended to help students and audiologists develop fundamental clinical skills in pure-tone testing and masking. It is easy to read and clearly explains potentially confusing concepts all in the context of clinical evaluation."
Mareen Valente, International Journal of Audiology 2011 (2011):
". . . is an excellent resource and reference for the intermediate student, clinicians, and instructors . . . Each chapter of the text reads well and the use of English is correct. The title of the book and chapters are adequately clear . . . Overall, I find Pure-Tone Audiometry and masking to be a well-written and comprehensive review of pure-tone audiometrythe foundation of the audiologic evaluation. It is an excellent resource and reference for the intermediate student, the clinician, and the instructor."

Foreword by Series Editors James W. Hall, III, Ph.D. and Virginia Ramachandran, Au.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
- Rationale for Pure-Tone Audiometry
- Purposes
- Scope of Practice Issues
- References
2. Acoustics Overview
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Frequency
- Intensity
  db IL (Intensity Level)
  db SPL (Sound Pressure Level)
  dB HL (Hearing Level or Hearing Threshold Level)
  dB SL (Sensation Level)
- Phase
- Complex Waveforms
- References
3. Preparation for Pure-Tone Testing
- The Hearing Clinic
- Equipment
  Audiometer Types
  Audiometer Controls
  Transducers
- Calibration and the ANSI Standards
- The Daily Listening Check
- Patient Preparation
- Infection Control
- References
4. Threshold: Methods of Ascertaining and Recording
- Psychophysical Methods
  Method of Adjustment
  Method of Constant Stimuli
  Method of Limits
  Modified Hughson-Westlake Procedure
- The Audiogram
  Forms
  Audiometric Symbols
- Manual Pure-Tone Threshold Audiometric Procedures
  Air Conduction Testing
  The Pure-Tone Average
  Bone Conduction Testing
- Obtaining a Valid Audiogram
  Clinician Variables
  Patient Variables
  Stimulus Variables
  Environment Variables
- References
5. Audiogram Interpretation
- Important Parameters
  Magnitude
  Type
  Configuration
  Symmetry
- Imparting Pure-Tone Findings
- References
6. Masking
- Masking in the Hearing Sciences
- Clinical Masking
- Masking Theory
- Rules of When Masking Should Be Implemented
  Air Conduction (AC) Testing
  Bone Conduction (BC) Testing
- Types of Noise Used Clinically
- Plateau
- Masking Procedure
- Recording of Results
- Sensorineural Acuity Level (SAL) Test
- Challenging Masking Cases
- References
7. Unconventional Pure-Tone Techniques
- The Pediatric Patient
  Electrophysiology
  Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA)
  Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
  Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA)
  Immittance Audiometry
- Tuning Fork Tests
- Nonorganic Hearing Loss
- Ultrahigh-Frequency Audiometry
- Conclusions
- References
8. Identification Audiometry: Hearing Screening
- Screening for Outer and Middle Ear Disorders
- Screening of Infants From Birth to Six Months
- Screening of Toddlers: 7 Months Through 2 Years
- Screening of Preschool-Aged Children
- Screening of School-Aged Children
- Screening of Adults
  Disorder
  Impairment
  Disability
- Conclusions
- References
9. Sample Audiograms: Frequently Seen Hearing Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
  Otitis Media
  Otosclerosis
  Ossicular Chain Disarticulation
  Cholesteatoma
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
  Presbycusis
  Ménières Disease
  Ototoxicity
  Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
- Central Disorders
  Acoustic Neuroma
  Auditory Neuropathy
- Auditory Processing Disorders (APD)
- References
10. Pure-Tone Audiometry: Past, Present, and Future
- Additional Historical Perspective
  Békésy Audiometry
  Tone Decay
  Short Increment Sensitivity Index (SISI)
  Alternate Binaural Loudness Balancing (ABLB)
- Pearls and Pitfalls: Current Pure-Tone Audiometric Techniques and Masking
  Preparation for Testing
  Pure-Tone Testing Session
  Report Writing
- Additional Utilizations of Pure-Tone Stimuli
- Future Trends
- References
Glossary
Index

About The Author

Maureen Valente

Maureen Valente, PhD, earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. She spent her Clinical Fellowship Year in the Chicago area, in the office of GE Shambaugh, MD. Subsequent work experiences included private practice and medical settings in the Kansas City and Omaha areas, including employment at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha.

After moving to the St. Louis area, Dr. Valente was employed as a full-time faculty member for eighteen years at Saint Louis University. She graduated with her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. Shortly thereafter, she was delighted to accept a position as the Director of Audiology Studies within the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) at Washington University School of Medicine. She carries a joint appointment within PACS and as an Assistant Professor within the universitys Department of Otolaryngology. Areas of interest include development of AuD education, diagnostic audiology, auditory processing disorders, and vestibular evaluation in the pediatric patient.