Short communication, Note
The importance and place of medical audiology in occupational health
M. Pražić
; Audiološki centar, Klinika za bolesti uha, grla i nosa Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb
Abstract
Medical audiology is concerned with the state of hearing and its damages and lesions as well as with the pathology of vestibular disorders. It is particularly important in various forensic procedures and also for health insurance institutions. The audiological examination consists of two parts: the first is performed by an otorhinolaryngologist-audiologist and the second by an audiometrist (nurse or technician). The important anamnestic procedure is performed by a medical audiologist in the first stage of the examination and then follows the ear, nose and throat examination. Diagnosis and conclusions come at the end of the treatment. The role of the audiometrist is also important. He must have a sound practical and theoretical training in all audiometrical procedures since the audiogram for which he is responsible may serve as an important document for various institutions. The actual interpretation of the audiogram is equally essential, particularly in the case of a causal relationship of the present state of hearing and the incriminated injury. Previously, it was maintained that only noise causes impairments of hearing but now it is known that vibrations are equally harmful. Therefore it is important that all workers working under noise and vibrations undergo a detailed audiological examination.
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165326
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Publication date:
20.3.1978.
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