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[Computerized database system for pure tone audiometry].

C Mizukami·E Yamamoto·M Ohmura·H Oiki·J Tsuji·Y Muneta·M Tanabe·N Hakuba
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The management and storage of pure tone audiometry data creates a major problem for otolaryngological clinics. We have devised a new computerized database system to overcome this problem. The hardware involved includes multiple audiometers and computers interfaced with a glassfiber local area network (Pi-Net). The software used is database 3 plus, a popular database language and utility software package. Programs were written for data entry, data transfer, reference, entry of patient ID, and evaluation of tympanoplasty. The following benefits of the system are noted. 1) Data entry is possible at every terminal (audiometer and computer). 2) Storage capacity is sufficient for more than 10 years of operation. 3) All data can be retrieved rapidly at any terminal. Evaluations of pre- and post-tympanoplasty hearing loss are facilitated by this system. This system is very effective for follow up of hearing disorders.

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C Mizukami, E Yamamoto, M Ohmura, H Oiki, J Tsuji, Y Muneta, M Tanabe, N Hakuba. 1993. [Computerized database system for pure tone audiometry].. https://doi.org/10.3950/jibiinkoka.96.225

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