The current status of auditory brainstem response testing in neonatal populations.
The use of auditory brainstem response (ABR) for assessment of hearing in the neonate has not been without challenge. Although numerous articles have appeared, agreement regarding the utility of neonatal ABR testing does not exist. In review of the current studies and commentaries, a clear majority are favorable to neonatal ABR testing. These studies along with current test procedures are discussed.
D001299:Audiometry / Q000379:methods*; D001300:Audiometry, Evoked Response / Q000379:methods*; D001307:Auditory Perception / Q000502:physiology*; D001309:Auditory Threshold / Q000502:physiology; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000502:physiology*; D005072:Evoked Potentials, Auditory; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008144:Loudness Perception / Q000502:physiology; D012016:Reference Values; D012306:Risk