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Automated system for screening hearing using the auditory brainstem response.

S M Mason1

  • 1Medical Physics Department, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.

British Journal of Audiology
|August 1, 1988
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A new automated system for auditory brainstem response (ABR) screening in infants provides quick, user-friendly hearing tests. This system offers a simple pass or refer outcome for neonates, improving early detection of hearing impairments.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatric Audiology

Background:

  • Infant hearing screening is crucial for early detection of hearing loss.
  • Existing auditory brainstem response (ABR) methods can be time-consuming and complex for routine screening.
  • Neonates in special care baby units require efficient and reliable hearing assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel, automated system for auditory brainstem response (ABR) screening in infants.
  • To evaluate the system's speed, user-friendliness, and simplicity of outcome for neonatal hearing screening.
  • To demonstrate the system's capability for automated waveform detection and pass/refer decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a stimulator/amplifier unit for ABR recording.

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  • Integration and control of the ABR system using a Master Series BBC Microcomputer.
  • Implementation of a machine-scoring algorithm for automated ABR waveform detection.
  • Automated pass or refer decision generation for each infant ear.

    • Main Results:

    • The described system successfully records ABR waveforms in infants.
    • The automated test procedure is efficient and user-friendly for clinical application.
    • The machine-scoring algorithm accurately detects ABR waveforms, providing a clear pass or refer outcome.

    Conclusions:

    • The automated ABR screening system meets the requirements for rapid, user-friendly infant hearing assessment.
    • This technology is suitable for routine screening of neonates, particularly in special care settings.
    • The system facilitates timely identification of potential hearing impairments in infants.