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[Otoacoustic emissions].

B Engdahl1, A R Arnesen, I W Mair

  • 1Audiologisk laboratorium, Ore-nese-halsavdelingen, Familie-barn-klinikken, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|September 10, 1991
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Otoacoustic emissions offer a fast, objective hearing test. This method reliably indicates normal middle ear and cochlear function, especially for non-cooperative patients like neonates and young children.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Otoacoustic Emissions
  • Auditory Neuroscience

Background:

  • Peripheral auditory function assessment is crucial.
  • Traditional methods like behavioral audiometry require patient cooperation.
  • Objective measures are needed for specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) as an objective measure of peripheral auditory function.
  • To compare OAEs with subjective hearing tests and brainstem response audiometry.
  • To determine the utility of OAEs in populations unable to cooperate with behavioral tests.

Main Methods:

  • Otoacoustic emissions were recorded in 80 patients.
  • Data were compared with results from subjective hearing tests.

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  • Results were also compared with brainstem response audiometry findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Otoacoustic emissions provided a reliable indication of normal middle ear and cochlear function.
    • The procedure was found to be rapid and easy to perform.
    • OAEs are particularly useful for neonates, young children, and uncooperative adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Otoacoustic emissions serve as an effective objective assessment for peripheral auditory function.
    • OAEs can replace brainstem response audiometry as a primary objective assessment in specific patient groups.
    • This technique enhances audiological evaluations for non-behavioral participants.