Tone Burst Otoacoustic Emissions in Neonates
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Vicky Wei, McPherson Bradley, Zhang Zhi-Guo
Primary Institution: Centre for Communication Disorders, The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
To determine an appropriate stimulus level for neonatal TBOAE measurements and explore the characteristics of 1 kHz TBOAEs in a neonatal population.
Conclusion
TBOAE measures may be a useful method for investigating cochlear function at specific frequency ranges in neonates.
Supporting Evidence
- A total of 395 normal neonates were recruited for the study.
- The study established reference criteria for TBOAE measurements.
- Time-frequency analysis provided new insights into the neonatal TBOAE response.
Takeaway
This study looked at how to measure hearing in newborns using special sounds called TBOAEs, which help doctors understand how well their ears work.
Methodology
The study involved measuring TBOAEs in neonates at different stimulus levels and analyzing the responses.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on a specific frequency and may not generalize to all populations.
Participant Demographics
395 normal neonates, 52.34% male and 47.66% female, aged 2 to 7 days.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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