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Recent changes in audiometric standards.

M S Shipton1

  • 1National Physical Laboratory, Division of Radiation Science and Acoustics, Teddington, Middlesex.

British Journal of Audiology
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

New British Standards align with international guidelines for audiometer calibration and hearing threshold values. This ensures consistent audiological assessments globally, impacting equipment users and future standards development.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Metrology
  • Standards Development

Background:

  • New British Standards impacting audiometer and audiometric calibration equipment users have been published.
  • These standards are harmonized with international counterparts, establishing agreed-upon hearing threshold values.
  • This harmonization is crucial for consistent audiological assessments worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight significant changes introduced by the new British Standards.
  • To inform users of audiometers and calibration equipment about these updates.
  • To anticipate and discuss potential future revisions in audiological standards.

Main Methods:

  • Review of newly published British Standards.
  • Comparison with existing international standards for audiometry.
  • Analysis of implications for audiometer and calibration equipment users.

Main Results:

  • Publication of new British Standards identical to international counterparts.
  • Establishment of agreed values for hearing thresholds via air and bone conduction.
  • Identification of key changes affecting current audiological practices.

Conclusions:

  • The new standards ensure global consistency in hearing threshold measurements.
  • Users of audiometric equipment must be aware of these changes for accurate calibration and testing.
  • Ongoing alignment with international standards is expected to shape future developments in audiology.

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