title: Threshold estimation using the "chained stimuli" auditory brain stem response technique.
abstract: The chained stimuli ABR method, which allows acquisition of data for a seven-point latency-intensity function for both ears in approximately 35 min, is described. Testing of 22 ears with a simulated conductive loss, and 20 ears with sensorineural impairment, indicates that the chained stimuli method provides equivalent threshold estimates to that obtained with the conventional ABR measurement technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Hamill
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Yañez
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Collier
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lionbarger
mesh_terms: D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000328:Adult; D001309:Auditory Threshold; D016057:Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006309:Hearing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012107:Research Design; D013061:Speech Acoustics; D013067:Speech Perception