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[Deafness screening in children by otoacoustic emissions. Current data]
P Bonfils1, M François, P Avan
1Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale Pédiatrique, Hôpital Robert Debré, Faculté Xavier Bichat, Paris.
Insights
Early detection of childhood hearing impairment is crucial. Acoustic oto-emission testing offers a rapid, noninvasive method for screening peripheral hearing in newborns with risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Neonatal Screening
Context:
- Early childhood hearing impairment poses significant developmental risks.
- Timely detection is essential for effective intervention.
- Current screening methods vary in scope and invasiveness.
Purpose:
- To evaluate acoustic oto-emission testing as a screening tool for infant hearing impairment.
- To highlight the utility of this method in identifying peripheral hearing deficits.
- To emphasize the importance of early screening in at-risk newborns.
Summary:
- Acoustic oto-emission testing is a fast, dependable, and noninvasive technique.
- It specifically assesses peripheral auditory function.
- The test does not evaluate the auditory nerve centers.
Impact:
- Facilitates early identification of hearing loss in infants.
- Enables prompt initiation of audiological management.
- Supports developmental outcomes by addressing sensory deficits early.
Abstract:
Hearing impairment should be detected in early childhood. Among available screening techniques, acoustic oto-emission testing is a rapid, reliable, noninvasive method which specifically investigates peripheral hearing but does not provide data on auditory nerve centers. This functional test should be carried out within a few days of birth in infants with risk factors for hearing impairment.