Early detection of ototoxicity by high-frequency audiometry: A case study
The effect of an ototoxic aminoglycoside antibiotic (tobramycin) on the hearing acuity of an adult Black female cardiac patient was evaluated with a new type of high-frequency audiometer. Results indicated the effectivity of this audiometer for the early detection of ototoxicity. The possibility of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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1987-12-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
| Online Access: | https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/316 |
| Summary: | The effect of an ototoxic aminoglycoside antibiotic (tobramycin) on the hearing acuity of an adult Black female cardiac patient was evaluated with a new type of high-frequency audiometer. Results indicated the effectivity of this audiometer for the early detection of ototoxicity. The possibility of higher susceptibility ototoxic damage in Blacks due to a higher concentration of melanin in the inner ear is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0379-8046 2225-4765 |