Classification of audiograms in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss: A clinical perspective

Classification of audiograms in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss: A clinical perspective

Background: Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a major contributor to disabling hearing loss. Engineering controls are superior to hearing protection devices (HPDs) in prevention of occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL), although the latter are more commonly used. Effective use of audiom...

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Main Author: Zumbi Musiba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Communication Disorders
Subjects:
onihl
audiogram classification
hearing surveillance
threshold shift
ukhse categorization scheme
audiometry
hierarchy of controls
Online Access:https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/691

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