Trauma Acoustic

Acoustic trauma (t. acusticum; synonym: acoustic trauma, t. noise) is damage to the organ of hearing caused by exposure to intense sound.

Acoustic trauma can be acute or chronic.

Acute acoustic trauma occurs with short-term exposure to very loud sounds, such as explosions and gunshots. This damages the receptor cells of the cochlea and auditory nerve.

Chronic acoustic injury develops with prolonged exposure to intense noise in the workplace, for example among pilots and musicians. Gradual degeneration of the hair cells of the organ of Corti occurs.

Clinically, acoustic trauma manifests itself as hearing loss, which may be reversible or irreversible. Treatment consists of eliminating noise exposure, using medications, and, if necessary, hearing aids.

Prevention of acoustic injury includes compliance with hygienic noise level standards at work and the use of personal hearing protection.

In the modern labor market, specialists whose work involves interacting with people are increasingly in demand: managers, salespeople, trainers, lawyers, consultants, doctors and others. Unfortunately, teamwork is not always possible, and some workers are forced to work alone. In such cases, there is a high risk of injury. Acoustic injuries are a product