11-05-2024 | Neonatal Screening | Correspondence
A Comparative Analysis of Otoacoustic Emission and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response for Newborn Hearing Screening
Authors:
Vivek KV, Amitoj Singh Chhina
Published in:
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
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Excerpt
To the Editor: Early detection of hearing loss in infants is crucial for their developmental trajectory, especially cognitive, linguistic and social components [
1]. In India, where the prevalence of hearing disabilities among children is relatively high, early identification through newborn screening becomes integral component of neonatal care allowing for optimal outcomes [
2]. We conducted a retrospective study comparing otoacoustic emission (OAE) and automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) screening methods, aiming to find out the most effective approach for early identification of hearing impairment in neonates. …