Learning outcomes of the course unit
Neurophysiological bases of auditory perception. Knowledge of concepts of general audiometry: instruments and threshold measurements.
Course contents summary
? Anatomy of the external, middle and internal ear
? Anatomy of the temporal bone and of the facial nerve
? Liminal tonal audiometry
? Supraliminal audiometry
? Impedance audiometry
? Approach to the patient
? Instruments
? Air conduction and bone conduction threshold identification techniques
? Masking techniques
? </SPAN>Classification of audiograms
? <! FONT size=3 >Supraliminal audiometry test for the diagnosis of recruitment
? Supraliminal audiometry test for the measurement of adaptation
? Comparative assessment of audiological tests in the diseases of the ear
. Clinical cases
Recommended readings
Lecture notes
G.Rossi - Otorinolaringoiatria
