Wave V threshold among children with delayed speech and language, using brainstem evoked response audiometry – A cross-sectional study

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(6): 1152-1157

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.10488202205112022

Tanushree Mondal, Hiya Bhattacharya, Sonali Majumdar (Das).

Abstract
Background: Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) is an objective test for audiometric assessment of children. As deprived linguistic skill is often associated with auditory impairment in initial years of life; early diagnosis and interventions are much needed. Aim and Objective: To detect Wave V, in the lowest intensity, as it is a reliable parameter to assess BERA threshold for hearing among different age group of children. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 250 children (n = 250) with impaired speech and 120 normal children. The case population was divided into four groups according to age – Group 1 ( Key words: Children; Impaired Speech; Hearing Loss; Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials