Audiology

CHAPTER 27 Audiology

Routine audiology screening for all babies, ideally just prior to discharge from hospital, was introduced in Queensland in 2004. Prior to the introduction of screening, the average age at detection of permanent hearing impairment was 30 months. It is hoped that screening will allow earlier detection and therefore improved speech and language development in those affected. Keep in mind that screening will not usually detect mild hearing impairment.

• Babies become eligible for screening at 34 weeks gestational age.

• Screening is done using automated auditory brainstem response (AABR).

• Babies who have risk factors for progressive or delayedonset hearing loss are referred for diagnostic audiology in the first year (see list below).

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Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in PEDIATRICS | Comments Off

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