An objective evaluation of the waterproofing qualities, ease of insertion and comfort of commonly available earplugs

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 128-132

  Chisholm, E J ^a   Kuchai, R ^a   Mcpartlin, D ^b  

^a NORTHWICK PARK HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Comfort; Earplugs; Effectiveness; Insertion; Waterproof

Indexed keywords

PETROLATUM; WATER;

ADULT; ARTICLE; AUDITORY CANAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; COTTON; EAR PROTECTION; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MICROSCOPE; NORMAL HUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; SCORING SYSTEM; STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE; VISUAL ANALOG SCALE; WEIGHT; WOOL;

ADULT; CERAMICS; COTTON FIBER; EAR CANAL; EAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EQUIPMENT FAILURE ANALYSIS; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PETROLATUM; POLYMERS; REFERENCE VALUES; SILICON; WATER; WAXES;

EID: 2042446410     PISSN: 03077772     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.2004.00795.x     Document Type: Article

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