[Brainstem auditory evoked potentials in healthy and at risk neonates]

Brainstem auditory evoked potentials were done in 10 healthy full-term newborns and 10 high risk newborns. Absolute latencies of waves I, III and V as well as interwave intervals I-V were measured. In relation to the values in healthy newborns the prolonged latencies of waves I, III and V were found in the group of high risk newborns. The prolonged latency of wave shows the decreased velocity of conduction, as a result of normal axonal transport.