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Auditory brainstem response. Sensory assessment by bone conduction masking

G E Hicks

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Auditory brainstem response (ABR) click masking effectively estimates hearing thresholds in adults with hearing loss. Subtracting 15 dB from bone-conducted noise levels approximates sensory threshold, aiding audiological assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Neuroscience
    • Hearing Science

    Background:

    • Auditory brainstem response (ABR) is a key electrophysiological measure for assessing auditory pathway function.
    • Accurate threshold determination is crucial for diagnosing and managing hearing loss.
    • Masking techniques are essential to isolate auditory system responses.

    Observation:

    • Click-evoked ABR thresholds were measured in normal-hearing adults and patients with various hearing loss types.
    • Artificial conductive hearing loss was induced in normal-hearing subjects for repeated threshold assessment.
    • A specific masking paradigm using high-pass, bone-conducted noise was applied.

    Findings:

    • Subtracting 15 dB from the masking noise level required to obscure the ABR response provided a close approximation of sensory hearing threshold.
    • This method proved effective for both patients with hearing impairments and normal-hearing subjects with induced conductive loss.
    • Tympanometry confirmed middle ear status in most participating patients.

    Implications:

    • The findings suggest a practical and efficient method for estimating auditory thresholds using ABR masking.
    • This technique could improve the accuracy and accessibility of hearing assessments, particularly in challenging cases.
    • It offers a valuable tool for audiologists in clinical practice and research settings.

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