Neonatal Screening for Congenital Hearing Loss in the North of Jordan; Findings and   Implications

Conclusions: Hearing screening test is conducted via a 3‑phases‑protocol. OAE is used in the first two phases and ABR in the third phase. Hearing results is significantly affected for infants admitted to NICU. The following factors increase OAE fail response: mechanical ventilation for more than 5 days, Hyperbilirubinemia, associated congenital anomalies. Mode of delivery doesn’t have statistical significance on he aring screening results.
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research