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Active Emergency Management of Adult Acute Epiglottitis: An Analysis of 570 Cases

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Acute epiglottitis, which is primarily caused by bacterial infection, can quickly progress to life‐threatening airway obstruction. The first 24 h after symptom onset is a critical window for management. However, few studies have evaluated the effect of emergency management during this period or have identified the factors that ...
Bo‐Jun Shen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of BMI on the Differences Between Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Müller Maneuver

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To explore the differences in drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and Müller Maneuver (MM) results and study the impact of body mass index (BMI) on these differences. Study Design Prospective observational study. Methods Forty patients with OSAHS were included in this study.
Jun‐Fang Xue   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Test-retest reliability of real ear measurements for open canal hearing aid fittings

open access: yes, 2010
When fitting hearing aids with conventional earmoulds using real ear measurements (REM) it is recommended to use the modified pressure with concurrent equalization method whereby a reference microphone is used to monitor the REM loudspeaker output level.
Alaqrabawi, Wala'
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Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Following Eustachian Tube Dilation and PET Insertion: A Rare Complication

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Eustachian tube dilation (ETD) is an increasingly popular and seemingly safe method of treating ETD. We present a rare case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following ETD. Methods Retrospective chart review. Patient consent was obtained for data collection, analysis, drafting, and publication of information ...
Mihai A. Bentan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Handbook of clinical audiology /

open access: yes, 2009
For more than 35 years, students and audiologists have turned to the acclaimed Handbook of Clinical Audiology to master the principles and methods of the field.
Katz, Jack(viaf)61516533edt
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The Role of Anatomy‐Based Fitting in Bimodal Rehabilitation: Choosing Electrode Arrays Based on Cochlear Length

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the clinical impact of anatomy‐based fitting (ABF) in cochlear implants for patients with asymmetric hearing loss. Study Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Tertiary referral center specializing in hearing disorders.
Andrea Canale   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring and Overcoming Challenges for Efficient Audiological Testing in Children Under 5 Years of Age-Screening with Otoacoustic Emissions. [PDF]

open access: yesAudiol Res
Streefkerk N   +17 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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