Inovações para preservação auditiva dos músicos.

Scientific studies indicate that it is common for musicians and their supporting staff to be exposed to intense Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) which can cause several types of hearing disorders which can be career ending injuries. Hearing preservation begins with the awareness of the musician. The main objective of this article concerns what can be done to prevent hearing disorders in musicians, caused by high sound pressure levels in their work, study or leisure environments, since there are no risk criteria validated for this population. Focusing on evidence-based clinical practice, this article will address: 1. The physiology of human hearing and its functioning; 2. Consequences of overexposure to sound; 3. Sound exposure limits to minimize the risk of hearing loss; 4. Specific audiological assessment for musicians; 5. Technologies and strategies to prevent hearing loss in musicians; 6. Hearing loss and tinnitus prevention programs targeting musicians. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]