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. 2005 Dec;101(49):34-6.

Importance of early referral in sudden loss of hearing

Michal Rassin  1 , Nicka Gorlansky, Eddie Shahin, Yael Hacham, Pnina Grant, Miri Berger, Dina Silner
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  • PMID: 16372733

Importance of early referral in sudden loss of hearing

Michal Rassin et al. Nurs Times. 2005 Dec.

Abstract

Aim: To examine the personal and clinical characteristics of patients suffering from sudden hearing loss.

Method: The participants were 45 Israeli patients, and the data was collected retrospectively from their medical files.

Results: In most cases the injury was sensory, and in one ear. The common symptom was tinnitus, followed by vertigo. In 20 per cent of the cases no preliminary signs were documented. As many as 60 per cent of the participants suffered from high levels of cholesterol. This finding might indicate a link between the events of hearing loss and patients' vascular background. A total of 42 per cent of the participants delayed their appeal to treatment, despite the appearance of symptoms.

Conclusion: A significant link was found between quick referral to treatment and recovery. The nurse holds a central role in identifying this group of patients and ensuring their referral to further treatment.

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