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J M Al-Kandari1, W B Alshuaib

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Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology
|October 9, 2007
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Newborn hearing screening detected 2% hearing loss in well babies and 46.67% in high-risk infants. Early detection via universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) is crucial for timely intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Permanent hearing loss affects newborns, necessitating early detection.
  • Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) programs are vital for identifying hearing impairments.
  • Kuwait's healthcare system aims to implement effective screening protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detect permanent hearing loss in newborns using a universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) program.
  • To assess hearing loss incidence in both normal and high-risk newborn populations.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of audiological tests in identifying congenital hearing loss.

Main Methods:

  • Distortion product oto-acoustic emissions (DPOAEs) were performed on 2-day-old newborns.
  • Infants failing initial DPOAE screening at 1 month underwent brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA).

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  • BERA re-testing at 6 months confirmed permanent hearing loss.

    • Main Results:

    • Established normative BERA latencies and interpeak intervals for newborns (5-90 days).
    • Incidence of permanent hearing loss was 2% in the 'well baby' group (1% profound, 1% severe).
    • Incidence of permanent hearing loss was 46.67% in the 'high-risk' group (26.67% profound, 20% moderate).

    Conclusions:

    • UNHS identified a 2% hearing loss rate in well newborns and 46.67% in high-risk infants.
    • Early detection of permanent hearing loss is critical for intervention.
    • The study supports establishing UNHS programs in Kuwait and the Middle East.