[Topical issues of early diagnosis of hearing loss in newborn children]
I V Rakhmanova1, M V Degtyareva1, S P Dudarov2
1Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia.
Insights
Early hearing loss detection and personalized auditory diagnostics are crucial for premature infants. Comprehensive rehabilitation strategies are essential for children with hearing impairments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Neonatology
- Developmental pediatrics
Context:
- Premature infants face heightened risks for auditory dysfunction.
- Early identification of hearing loss and deafness is critical for developmental outcomes.
- Current diagnostic approaches may not adequately address the unique needs of preterm neonates.
Purpose:
- To advocate for a personalized diagnostic strategy for auditory function in premature and full-term infants.
- To emphasize the importance of tailored auditory assessments based on gestational age and somatic status at birth.
- To highlight the necessity of comprehensive rehabilitation for infants diagnosed with hearing loss or deafness.
Summary:
- Russian specialists address auditory function challenges in premature babies, stressing early detection of hearing loss.
- The study proposes individualized audiological diagnosis considering gestational age and birth condition.
- It details the benefits of the 'Multiplicity of audiological monitoring' computer program for high-risk infants.
Impact:
- Promotes individualized audiological monitoring for improved early detection of hearing impairments in vulnerable infants.
- Supports the development of tailored rehabilitation plans for children with hearing loss.
- Enhances the clinical application of advanced audiological assessment tools in neonatal care.
Abstract:
A group of Russian specialists dealing with the problems of auditory function in premature babies touches upon important issues of early detection of hearing loss and deafness in this contingent of children born before the date of physiological birth. The purpose of the article was to argue the need for a personalized approach to the diagnosis of auditory function in premature and full-term babies depending on the timing of gestation and their somatic state at the time of birth, as well as the comprehensive rehabilitation of children with hearing loss and deafness. The article describes the advantages of the previously developed computer program Multiplicity of audiological monitoring in children of the first year of life with risk factors for hearing loss and deafness.
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