| Document ID (ISN) | 21725 |
| CIS number |
74-1592 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Das deutsche Gesundheitswesen |
| Year |
1973 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Dieroff H.G. |
| Title |
Use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of hearing damage |
| Original title |
Zur Diagnostik von Lärmhörschaden mit Ultraschall [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1973, Vol.28, No.20, p.950-956. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Abstract |
An account of research on methods of using the perceptive capacity of ultrasound in audiometric tests for the early diagnosis of impaired hearing. Frequencies of 20, 40 and 60kHz were used. According to the results obtained, the threshold of sensitivity to ultrasound is appreciably higher in persons with diminished hearing acuity. This result was confirmed statistically at 20kHz frequency. It is therefore possible to carry out ultrasound examinations during work in a noisy environment and to use this technique for routine checks for early diagnosis. A possible mechanism whereby ultrasounds are perceived is discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hearing loss; audiometric tests; ultrasound audiometry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
early diagnosis |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage
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