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[Deafness in the neonatal period: basis for screening]
P Bonfils1, M François, D Aidan
1Laboratoire de recherche sur la physiologie et la physiopathologie de l'audition (ER 296), faculté Necker-Enfants-Malades, université Paris V, hôpital Boucicaut, France.
Summary
Early infant hearing screening is crucial for minimizing auditory disability. Evoked otoacoustic emissions offer a rapid, cost-effective method for neonatal hearing loss detection.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neonatal care
- Public health
Context:
- Infant hearing loss requires early detection to minimize disability.
- Neonatal screening programs are critical for optimal rehabilitative outcomes.
- Current French neonatal auditory screening programs lack consistency with established principles.
Purpose:
- To present the state-of-the-art in neonatal screening principles and procedures for auditory dysfunction.
- To highlight the limitations of current French neonatal screening programs.
- To introduce Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (EOAEs) as an advanced screening tool.
Summary:
- Evoked otoacoustic emissions (EOAEs) are a promising method for screening hearing loss in neonates, including those in intensive care.
- This technique measures low-intensity sound energy from the cochlea in response to auditory stimulation.
- EOAEs provide a rapid and cost-effective means to identify infants with normal peripheral auditory systems.
Impact:
- Facilitates early identification and intervention for hearing impairment in newborns.
- Improves the effectiveness of neonatal hearing screening programs.
- Offers a practical solution for widespread, efficient neonatal hearing assessment.