Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ear Protective Devices

Personal devices for protection of the ears from loud or high intensity noise, water, or cold. These include earmuffs and earplugs.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Personal devices for protection of the ears from loud or high intensity noise, water, or cold. These include earmuffs and earplugs.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Device, Ear Protective
  • Devices, Ear Protective
  • Ear Protective Device
  • Protective Device, Ear
  • Protective Devices, Ear
  • Earmuffs
  • Earplugs
  • Hearing Protective Devices
  • Device, Hearing Protective
  • Devices, Hearing Protective
  • Earmuff
  • Earplug
  • Hearing Protective Device
  • Protective Device, Hearing
  • Protective Devices, Hearing

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  1. E07w.700.560w.250w
  2. J01.637.215w.600.199w
  3. J01.637.708.560w.250w

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NLM Classification

WV 26

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ear Protective Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004430. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004430
  2. Ear Protective Devices. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_protection
  3. Ear Protective Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5325638