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Describe the findings of the electrophysiological and electroacustic evaluation in children under six months.

Authors :
Meneses Silva Leal, João Victor
Ramos dos Santos, Beatriz
Carvalho Monteiro, Micaelle
da Silva Rosa, Barbara Cristina
Source :
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2022 Supplement, Vol. 26, p116-117. 2p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Introduction: The early diagnosis of hearing loss is essential to obtain better results in therapy. The use of ASSR with NB-chirp stimulus presents a reduction in the time taken to perform the exam. Objective: To analyze the findings of the Electrophysiological and Electroacoustic assessment in children under six months of age. Methodology: This is an observational, cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach. The sample was collected at the Audiology Outpatient Clinic, and arranged in a table containing data referring to the results obtained in 34 children aged 1 to 5 months. The children underwent the examination of OEA, BERA and ASSR. Results: All thirty-four children underwent OEA and BERA with results within normality bilaterally. From this sample, the mothers of twelve children authorized the performance of the ASSR, with results within the normality bilaterally, with an average recording time of two and a half minutes, proving to be a quick and practical test to perform in clinical practice, allowing recording from low to high. Conclusion: The use of electrophysiological tests in clinical practice are important in this population under six months of age for audiological diagnosis. The ASSR with NB-Chirp stimulus has demonstrated to be fast and effective for use in clinical routine, making it possible to evaluate the frequencies bilaterally, reducing the test execution time in relation to the battery of diagnosis and bringing important information about the responses in the severe regions, which are not registered by the BERA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18099777
Volume :
26
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159596546