[Implantation of a program for the early detection of neonatal hearing loss].
Permanent childhood hearing impairment is a serious public health problem. Identification by screening in the first few months of life has the potential to improve affected children development. Neonatal hearing screening programs endorse the WHO requirement for a cost efficient screening. This paper shows the implementation of a medium-size hospital-based universal newborn hearing screening program using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions. Operational procedures and requirements are discussed. Quality control and results are showed.
Cabra
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital La Mancha Centro, Avda. de la Constitución, Alcázar de San Juan, 13600 Ciudad Real.
Moñux
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Grijalba
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Echarri
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Ruiz de Gauna
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D000465:Algorithms; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D013997:Time Factors
Implantación de un programa para la detección precoz de hipoacusia neonatal.