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The brainstem auditory evoked potential in infants and children
1Division of Pediatric Neurology/Neurophysiology, UCLA School of Medicine, Ventura 93003.
Summary
The brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) offers unique insights into auditory system and brainstem function, particularly in infants. This review details its technical and clinical applications for practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Neurophysiology
- Auditory Neuroscience
Background:
- The brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) is a crucial neurophysiological tool.
- It provides unique functional information about the auditory system and brainstem, distinct from other evaluations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To consolidate technical and clinical information on BAEP for practicing technologists and clinicians.
- To focus on the application of BAEP in infants and children, including premature and at-risk neonates.
Main Methods:
- Review of auditory physiology, normative data, and clinical utility.
- Discussion of physical setup, patient preparation, technique, and interpretation.
- Emphasis on practical issues and recent references.
Main Results:
- The BAEP is valuable for assessing neurological and audiological injury in infants.
- It offers insights not obtainable through other diagnostic methods.
Conclusions:
- The BAEP is an essential tool for evaluating the auditory pathway in pediatric populations.
- Further exploration of its broad clinical uses is encouraged for enhanced patient care.