Publisher's Synopsis
Screening for Hearing Loss and Otitis Media provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to hearing and middle ear screening in children. From otoacoustic emissions and automated ABR in newborns to hearing screening of school-age children, this practical volume guides the reader through each step in the process. Specific protocols and report forms are provided as well as guidance in a variety of management issues (equipment purchase, maintenance, calibration, etc.). Program design and referral criteria are provided for each target population. This practical guide is ideally suited for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, or support personnel, seeking a practical summary of procedures and protocols. Experienced clinicians will be interested in the program models described in the second half of the text.
