There are two possible test that can be done in other to detect hearing loss or not. The first one is the: Automated Otoacoustic emissions (OAE)
This test can detect whether the ear(s) is responding to sound
How it works:
This test can detect whether the ear(s) is responding to sound
How it works:
- A small earphone is placed in the baby's ear.
- Soft sounds are played through the earphone.
- The ear's response is measured and recorded.
Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
This test checks how the brain responds to sound.
Fig.3:http://www.nuage-software.com/are-you-making-these-5-job-advertising-mistakes/
Information: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/earlychildhood/hearing/how.aspx
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This test checks how the brain responds to sound.
- A small earphone is placed in the baby's ear.
- Three small sticky electrodes are placed on the forehead and behind the ears.
- Soft sounds are played through the earphone.
- The brain's response is measured and recorded.
Fig.3:http://www.nuage-software.com/are-you-making-these-5-job-advertising-mistakes/
Information: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/earlychildhood/hearing/how.aspx
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