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Concurrent right and left ear auditory brain stem response recording

R R Marsh1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.

Ear and Hearing
|June 1, 1993
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This study introduces a novel auditory brain stem response (ABR) testing method. Concurrent binaural stimulation at different rates allows for rapid, non-interfering auditory nerve response recording, enhancing efficiency in clinical audiology.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Auditory Brain Stem Response (ABR) testing is crucial for evaluating auditory pathway function.
  • Current ABR methods often require sequential stimulation of each ear, increasing test duration.
  • Efficient ABR acquisition is vital for applications like intraoperative monitoring and infant screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel method for concurrent binaural ABR testing.
  • To assess the feasibility of recording ABRs from both ears simultaneously without cross-contamination.
  • To determine the effectiveness of this method across different stimulus intensities.

Main Methods:

  • A concurrent binaural stimulation technique was employed, presenting stimuli to each ear at slightly different rates.

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  • Temporal parameters were optimized to ensure distinct recording of each ear's response.
  • Wave V amplitude was analyzed under various contralateral stimulation intensities (40, 70, and 80 dB nHL).

    • Main Results:

    • Concurrent binaural ABR testing successfully recorded responses without significant contralateral contamination when stimulus intensities were similar (e.g., 40 or 70 dB nHL).
    • Stimulating one ear at 80 dB nHL minimally affected the response of the other ear down to 40 dB nHL.
    • Responses at 20 dB nHL were significantly diminished by contralateral stimulation at 80 dB nHL, limiting time savings in such cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Concurrent binaural ABR testing offers a promising approach to expedite auditory pathway assessment.
    • This method is suitable for intraoperative monitoring and infant screening, especially when stimulus levels are comparable.
    • Threshold determination using this technique may be feasible if intensity differences between ears are not substantial.