The Electrical Fingerprint of Hearing: A Guide to Auditory Evoked Potentials - Softcover

James, Dr.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3384277007 ISBN 13: 9783384277008

Verlag: tredition, 2024

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"The Electrical Fingerprint of Hearing: A Guide to Auditory Evoked Potentials" dives into the world of auditory evoked potentials (AEPs), a specialized technique for measuring brain activity in response to sound. The book uses the metaphor of a fingerprint to represent the unique electrical signature generated by the auditory system in response to various sounds. It explores how AEPs can be used to assess hearing health, diagnose hearing loss, and even pinpoint the location of auditory dysfunction within the brain. This book serves as a valuable resource for audiologists, otolaryngologists (ENTs), and other healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat hearing disorders. By understanding AEPs, these professionals gain a powerful tool for evaluating a patient's hearing health objectively.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: tredition
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3384277007
• ISBN 13: 9783384277008
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: tredition GmbH; gpsr@tredition.com; ; Heinz-Beusen-Stieg 5; Ahrensburg; 22926; Deutschland