Performance of two hearing screening protocols in NICU in Shanghai

Objective

To study the sensitivity and specificity of targeted neonatal hearing screening for the single-session distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) technique and the combined DPOAE/automated auditory brain-stem response (AABR) technique.

Methods

3000 high-risk newborns were studied at Children's Hospital of Fudan University. They were required to take two different screening procedures separately. The first procedure consisted of DPOAE alone and the second consisted of DPOAE combined with the AABR. Based upon the etiology in high-risk babies, they were divided into four groups. In group I there were 670 very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) newborns (1340 ears), and in group II there were 890 preterm babies (1780 ears). 850 babies (1700 ears) suffered from hyperbilirubinemia in group III, whereas 790 babies (1580 ears) with asphyxia were in group IV. The babies in groups II, III, and IV came from the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) of our hospital. The study protocols consisted of the DPOAE alone and DPOAE combined with AABR hearing screening at an age of less than 1 month, and a diagnostic stage at the age of 2 months.

Results

With single-session DPOAE screening, the referral rate (8% of the NICU babies), the false-positive rate (4.96%) and the false-negative rate (0.8%) were higher. The different etiologies in NICU babies had significantly different referral rates (F-test, p < 0.01). A 4.46% referral rate of hyperbilirubinemi babies was much lower. The combined DPOAE/AABR screening technique revealed a referral rate of 5.03%, a false-positive rate of 2% and a false-negative rate of 0.06%. The false-positive rate was well below the suggested 3% of the American Academy of Pediatric. Comparisons of the referral rate, false-positive rate and false-negative rate of two hearing screening protocols (DPOAE alone and combined DPOAE/AABR) revealed significant differences (t-test, p < 0.05, p < 0.01, p < 0.01). 91 infants (3.03% of the NICU babies) who failed the combined DPOAE/AABR screening were confirmed on hearing impairment. Of 22 babies who passed DPOAE screening but failed the AABR screening had a severe to profound hearing loss based on classic ABR. These patients (24% of the NICU babies with hearing losses) with hyperbilirubinemia and asphyxia problems at newborn stage were diagnosed as auditory neuropathy based on evaluations of DPOAE screening passed, abnormal ABR and absent middle-ear muscle reflexes (MMR).

Conclusion

Our study demonstrates the use of a combination of DPOAE and AABR testing ensures high sensitivity and acceptable specificity, and predict the AN profile in NICU babies. Our efforts identified 22 NICU babies with auditory neuropathy who hopefully will benefit from early remediation of their hearing deficit.     

听性稳态反应在新生儿听力评估中的应用

目的 探讨听性稳态反应(auditory steady-state responses,ASSR)在新生儿听力评估中的准确性及应用价值.方法 对30例(60耳)畸变产物耳声发射(distortion product otoacoustic emission,DPOAE)正常的新生儿和45例(78耳)DPOAE异常的新生儿进行ASSR与听性脑干反应(auditory brainstem response audiome-try,ABR)测试,比较ASSR与ABR阈值差异有无统计学意义,并进行两者反应阈的相关性分析.结果 ①DPOAE正常组:ASSR 250 Hz反应阈与ABR阈值差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),ASSR平均阈值及4 000 Hz反应阈与ABR阈值差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),ASSR的250、500、1 000 Hz反应阈与ABR阈值相关性不明显,但2 000、4 000 Hz反应阈与ABR阈值有明显的相关性;②DPOAE异常组:ASSR的250～4 000 Hz阈值及平均阈值与ABR阈值差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05).ASSR各频率反应阈与ABR阈值均有显著的相关性.结论 ASSR可以比较准确地评估听力筛查正常新生儿的平均听阈和中、高频听阈以及听力筛查未通过新生儿的各频率听阈.     

Auditory sensitivity in children using the auditory steady-state response

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of auditory steady-state response (ASSR) as a measure of hearing sensitivity in young children suspect for significant hearing loss. DESIGN: Within-subject comparisons of click auditory brainstem response (ABR) thresholds and ASSR thresholds. SUBJECTS: The study population comprised 42 children suspect for hearing loss and subsequently referred for hearing assessment using electrophysiologic techniques. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Electrophysiologic threshold responses for click ABR and ASSR stimuli (0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz) for right and left ears. RESULTS: Based on ABR and ASSR thresholds, 50% of the subjects demonstrated significant hearing loss in the severe to profound range. In some subjects, ASSRs were present at higher stimulus levels when click ABRs were absent. Significant correlations (P<.05) were found between high-frequency ASSR and click ABR thresholds for this study sample. For some subjects, ASSR findings suggested differences between ears that were not observable from the no-response click ABR results. CONCLUSIONS: Auditory steady-state response testing may provide additional information for children who demonstrate hearing levels in the severe to profound range. This information may be helpful when selecting the ear for cochlear implantation for a young hearing-impaired child. Multiple objective methods, such as ABR and ASSR testing, may be needed to determine accurate hearing sensitivity for young children being considered for sensory devices, and in particular, cochlear implants.     

Predictive value of hearing assessment by the auditory brainstem response following universal newborn hearing screening

Abstract

Objective: This study set out to determine the accuracy with which tone pip ABR and click ABR, carried out in babies referred from universal newborn hearing screening, is able to predict the hearing outcome as determined by follow-up hearing tests. Study sample: The cohort of babies studied were all babies referred for hearing assessment from the universal newborn hearing screen in Sheffield, UK for the period January 2002 to September 2007, who were found to have a significant hearing impairment. Design: The results of hearing assessment following referral from the newborn hearing screen were collected together with those of follow-up tests carried out up to an age when behavioural testing had established ear- and frequency-specific thresholds at 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz. Results: The standard deviation of the difference between the follow up and the tone pip ABR thresholds was 10.5 dB for the 4-kHz tone pip, 16.8 dB for the 1-kHz tone pip, and ranged between 21.7 and 24.7 dB for click ABR. Conclusions: The results of the study show that tone pip ABR following referral from newborn hearing screening has a similar accuracy to that reported in older subjects, and is a much better predictor compared to click ABR.     

比较单一的DPOAE和DPOAE/AABR联合技术进行的目标新生儿听力筛查方法研究

目的通过单一的畸变产物耳声发射（DPOAE）和DPOAE／自动听性脑干反应（AABR）联合技术进行目标新生儿的听力筛查，以研究目标新生儿听力筛查的敏感性。方法记录出生3～24天的200名新生儿（400耳）的单一畸变产物耳声发射（DPOAE）和DPOAE／AABR联合技术测试的结果。筛查对象来自复旦大学附属儿科医院和上海儿童医学中心新生儿重症监护室（NICU）的有高危听力损害的新生儿。结果在开始的听力筛查中，共有29名新生儿（14．5％）在单一的DPOAE中未通过，而9名（4．5％）在联合运用DPOAE和AABR检查中未通过。在随访的诊断评估中，包括耳科检查、声阻抗、诊断性的听性脑干反应（DABR），6名新生儿11耳（3％）在出生后2个月时最终被诊断为真正的感音神经性听力损失。运用DPOAE和AABR联合测试，使高危儿童听力筛查的敏感性高达98．5％，并能够大大减少假阳性率。在频率分析中发现在通过AABR（短声刺激）测试的23耳中，高频的DPOAE通过率（％）比较高（2562Hz为93％，3187HZ为88％）。没有通过AABR测试的15耳，低频（500、1000和1593Hz）的DPOAE通过率（％）比高频（2562．3187和4031Hz）略高。结论DPOAE和AABR联合测试技术可以广泛运用于新生儿听力筛查，敏感性较高，可以减少假阳性并提供频率特异性。     

听性稳态诱发反应在听力异常婴儿的诊断意义

目的听性稳态诱发反应（auditory steady—statere sponse，ASSR）新技术与视觉强化测听（vision reinforcement audiometry，VRA）阈值的相关性分析研究，探讨听神经病症侯群及其鉴别诊断。方法10例（20耳）对照组，年龄6～12个月，测得ASSR和VRA的正常阈值。16例（26耳）异常听力组患儿（年龄在3～6个月），根据其所患疾病分为3个亚组：Ⅰ组为早孕感染组5例（8耳），Ⅱ组为窒息缺氧组5例（10耳），Ⅲ组为高胆红素血症组6例（8耳），检测畸变产物耳声发射（DPOAE）、听性脑干反应（ABR）潜伏期、肌反射值与ASSR和VRA及其相关性结果对照。结果Ⅰ组中2例次（2耳次）为单纯疱疹病毒感染。5例次（8耳次）DPOAE消失，4例次（6耳次）ABR波Ⅰ潜伏期延长、Ⅰ—Ⅴ波间潜伏期缩短，3例次（6耳次）500Hz和1000Hz的镫骨肌反射正常，2例次（2耳次）镫骨肌反射阈偏高，初步推测单纯耳蜗性病变，排除听神经病可能，测得ASSR平均估计阈值与VRA平均阈值具有很好的相关性（r=0．95～0．98）。Ⅱ组中4例次（8耳次）畸变产物耳声发射消失，其中1例次（2耳次）ABR波Ⅰ、波Ⅲ、波Ⅴ消失和肌反射消失，3例次（5耳次）ABR波Ⅰ消失和波Ⅲ及波Ⅴ潜伏期延长，以及肌反射消失。2例次（3耳次）Ⅰ-Ⅲ波间潜伏期延长，肌反射也消失。推测可能为听神经病症侯群（耳蜗至脑干下听觉传导通路受损）伴有耳蜗功能障碍，测得ASSR平均估计阈值与VRA平均阈值具有较好的相关性（r=0．72～0．84）。Ⅲ组中6例次（8耳次）DPOAE存在，4例次（5耳次）ABR波Ⅰ、Ⅲ、Ⅴ和肌反射消失，2例次（3耳次）Ⅰ—Ⅴ波间潜伏期延长，镫骨肌反射阈正常偏高，初步分析推测为听神经病症侯群病损在脑干以上，测得ASSR平均估计阈值与VRA平均阈值具有很弱的相关性（r=0．43～0．64），ASSR阈值和VRA阈值不一致，进一步说明这组的病损应该在脑干或皮层。3个亚组的每个频率（0．25、0．5、1、2,4kHz）平均ASSR和VRA阈值差值比较，差异都具有统计学意义（F检验，P〈0．05、P〈0．01、P〈0．01、P〈0．05、P〈0．05）。结论通过ASSR阈值和VRA阈值相关性技术研究或许可提供诊断及鉴别诊断在各种频率听力障碍婴儿的听神经病症侯群（病变高位）、听神经病症侯群伴有耳蜗功能障碍（病变低位）以及单纯耳蜗性病（非听神经病）。     

The value of ABR- and ASSR-based hearing estimation in young children with congenital monaural malformation (atresia)

Abstract

Background: The electrophysiology of auditory nerve mature is particularly important for unilateral hearing loss.

Objectives: To assess the hearing status in young children with congenital monaural malformation and evaluate their potential for practical use in the functional maturation parameters of the auditory pathway.

Materials and methods: ABR (auditory brainstem responses) and ASSR (auditory steady-state responses) threshold measurements were performed in 21 young children with congenital monaural atresia.

Results: The average electrophysiologic thresholds for the ABR were 65?dB nHL ± 1.20 in malformed ears and 25?dB nHL ± 0.48 in normal ones. All 21 atretic ears presented with typical conductive hearing loss. There was no statistic positive correlation in hearing-impaired ears between the methods of ABR and ASSR responses (r?=?0.12, 0.20 and 0.17). The IPL (interpeak latency) of I–III, III–V and I–V of atretic ears in ABR test was decreased relative to normal ears. Furthermore, a shortening of the IPLs I–III, III–V, I–V can be observed with increasing age of the children in malformed ears.

Conclusions and significance: The ABR- and ASSR-based hearing evaluation in young children with congenital monaural malformation should be viewed as complementary technologies. Besides, there was no delay of functional maturation at brainstem level although unilateral hearing was deprived during their early years of life.     

Comparison of ABR response amplitude,test time,and estimation of hearing threshold using frequency specific chirp and tone pip stimuli in newborns

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the auditory brainstem response (ABR) amplitudes evoked by tone pip and narrowband chirp (NB CE-Chirp) stimuli when testing post-screening newborns and to determine the difference in estimated hearing level correction values. Design: Tests were performed with tone pips and NB CE-Chirps at 4 kHz or 1 kHz. The response amplitude, response quality (Fmp), and residual noise were compared for both stimuli. Study sample: Thirty babies (42 ears) who passed our ABR discharge criterion at 4 kHz following referral from their newborn hearing screen. Results: Overall, NB CE-Chirp responses were 64% larger than the tone pip responses, closer to those evoked by clicks. Fmp was significantly higher for NB CE-Chirps. Conclusion: It is anticipated that there could be significant reductions in test time for the same signal to noise ratio by using NB CE-Chirps when testing newborns. This effect may vary in practice and is likely to be most beneficial for babies with low amplitude ABR responses. We propose that the ABR nHL threshold to eHL correction for NB CE-Chirps should be approximately 5 dB less than the corrections for tone pips at 4 and 1 kHz.     

Further comparisons of ABR response amplitudes,test time,and estimation of hearing threshold using frequency-specific chirp and tone pip stimuli in newborns: Findings at 0.5 and 2 kHz

Objective: To compare auditory brainstem response (ABR) amplitudes evoked by 0.5 and 2 kHz tone pip and narrowband chirp (NB CE-Chirp) stimuli when testing post-screening newborns. To determine the difference in ‘estimated hearing level’ correction values. Design: Tests were performed with tone pips and NB CE-Chirps at 0.5 or 2 kHz and the ABR threshold for each stimulus defined. Response amplitude, response quality (Fmp), and residual noise were compared for both stimuli. Study sample: Thirty-nine babies (42 ears) who passed our ABR discharge criterion at 4 kHz following referral from their newborn hearing screen. Results: NB CE-Chirp responses were, on average, 31% larger than the tone pip responses at 0.5 kHz and were 52% larger at 2 kHz. Fmp was significantly higher for NB CE-Chirps. Conclusions: The advantages of NB CE-Chirps over tone pips we previously identified at 4 and 1 kHz extends to 0.5 and 2 kHz, which supports the use of NB CE-Chirps when testing newborns. We propose that ABR nHL threshold to eHL corrections for NB CE-Chirps should be approximately 5 dB less than corrections for tone pips at 0.5 and 2 kHz, mirroring our recommendation at 4 and 1 kHz.     

同步多频听觉稳态诱发反应与听性脑干诱发电位相关性研究

目的探讨同步多频听觉稳态诱发反应(auditory steady-state responses to multiple simultaneous stimuli,MSS-ASSR)与听性脑干诱发电位(auditory brainstem response audiometry,ABR)的关系。方法受试者为不同程度听力损失的儿童70名(140耳),年龄范围为3月龄～6岁。测试状态为水合氯醛镇静睡眠。仪器采用美国INTELLEGENT HEARING的诱发电位仪,MSS-ASSR及ABR测试的软件分别为SMART ASSR和SMART EP,刺激声信号的载波频率为0．5kHz、1kHz、2kHz及4kHz。左耳上述各个载波频率的调制频率分别为77Hz、85Hz、93Hz、101Hz,右耳为79Hz、87Hz、95Hz、103Hz。测试时,双耳八个调幅调制声信号经ER-3A标准插入式耳机同时给出。ABR的刺激声为短声,极性为交替波,刺激速率为19．3次／分,耳机也是ER-3A插入式耳机。受试儿先进行ABR测试、然后进行MSS-ASSR的测试,分别以降10升5法得出二者的反应阈。将MSS-ASSR 0．5kHz、1kHz、2kHz和4kHz的反应阈与ABR反应阈比较,以SPSS 10．0软件进行相关性分析。结果除去58耳ABR无反应外,剩余82耳ABR反应阈与MSS-ASSR 0．5kHz、1kHz、2kHz、4kHz的反应阈相关性具有显著性意义(P=0．000)。Pearson相关系数分别为0．757,0．854,0．906,0．912。结论MSS-ASSR作为儿童听力定量诊断的客观方法有很大的临床应用价值。     

耳声发射异常听性脑干反应正常的婴幼儿听力学分析

目的 探讨听力筛查异常而听性脑干反应(auditory brainstem response,ABR)正常的婴幼儿的听力学特点.方法 以瞬态声诱发性耳声发射听力筛查未通过而ABR正常的新生儿及婴幼儿53例(81耳)作为研究对象,对比各项听力检查结果,分析ABR与其他检查(40 Hz听觉相关电位、听觉稳态诱发反应、畸变产物耳声发射、鼓室声导抗及声反射)之间的相互关系.结果 81耳中所有检查结果均正常18耳(22.2%);其中至少有一项检查异常共63耳(77.8%).40Hz听觉相关电位和听觉稳态诱发反应分别测试36耳和45耳,异常分别为14耳(38.9%)和27耳(60.0%);畸变产物耳声发射测试68耳,异常50耳(73.5%);鼓室声导抗测试50耳,异常9耳(18.0%);声反射测试47耳,异常27耳(57.4%).结论 单纯以ABR作为婴幼儿听力正常的判断标准尚存在不足,综合的听力学评估非常有必要.     

婴儿多种客观听力检测方法的综合评估

目的探讨多种客观听力检测方法在婴儿听力评估中的应用。方法采用听性脑干反应、40Hz听觉相关电位或听觉稳态反应、畸变产物耳声发射及鼓室声导抗等方法,对初筛和复筛未通过的200例（400例）婴儿进行了听力测试,并对测试结果进行对比分析。结果400耳中各项结果均正常77耳（19．25％）,一项或一项以上检查异常323耳（80．75％）。检查异常的323耳中传导性听力损失59耳（18．27％）,感音神经性听力损失172耳（53．25％）,混合性听力损失92耳（28．48％）。接受听性脑干反应测试的400耳中。正常199耳（49．75％）,异常201耳（50．25％）。以听性脑干反应阈值评估听力损失程度。轻度96耳（47．76％）,中度29耳（14．43％）,重度22耳（10．95％）,极重度54耳（26．86％）。接受40Hz听觉相关电位测试的184耳中,正常52耳（28．26％）,异常132耳（71．74％）。以40Hz听觉相关电位反应阈值评估听力损失程度,轻度68耳（51．51％）,中度34耳（25．76％）,重度14耳（10．61％）,极重度16耳（12．12％）。接受听觉稳态反应测试的216耳中,正常62耳（28．70％）,异常154．1~-（71．30％）。接受畸变产物耳声发射测试的400耳中,正常114耳（28．50％）,异常286耳（71．50％）。接受鼓室声导抗测试的400耳中,正常310耳（77．50％）,异常90耳（22．50％）。结论多种客观听力检测方法的联合运用,对判断婴儿听力损失的程度和性质有一定帮助,可为早期干预提供依据。     

REZ-Ⅰ型人工耳蜗植入对成人残余听力的影响

目的 评估REZ-Ⅰ型国产人工耳蜗植入对成人残余听力的影响,探讨该人工耳蜗植入的听力学安全性及其损伤的特点.方法 回顾性分析复旦大学附属眼耳鼻喉科医院2009年9月至2009年11月间16例单侧REZ-Ⅰ型(22通道)人工耳蜗植入者在手术前后的纯音测听、听觉稳态反应(auditory steady-state response,ASSR)、畸变产物耳声发射(DPOAE)及听觉脑干反应(ABR)的资料,比较手术前后残余听力的变化情况.结果 纯音测听植入侧术后残余听力保留率为41.67%;术后植人侧250、500、1000、2000及4000 Hz的残余听力较术前下降,差异具有统计学意义,其中500 Hz下降较明显,平均下降15.3 dB HL,P<0.01;通过与非植入侧对比发现500和1000 Hz的听力损失有统计学意义(P值均<0.05).植入侧术后ASSR阈值在250和500 Hz处较术前升高,差异具有统计学意义(P值均<0.05)),经与非植入侧对比发现500 Hz处ASSR阈值升高有统计学意义(P值<0.05).DPOAE及ABR植入前后差异均无统计学意义(P值均>0.05).结论 REZ-Ⅰ型人工耳蜗植入会对植入侧残余听力造成一定程度的损伤.     

Validation of DPOAE screening conducted by village health workers in a rural community with real-time click evoked tele-auditory brainstem response

Objective: This study assessed the validity of DPOAE screening conducted by village health workers (VHWs) in a rural community. Real-time click evoked tele-auditory brainstem response (tele-ABR) was used as the gold standard to establish validity. Design: A cross-sectional design was utilised to compare the results of screening by VHWs to those obtained via tele-ABR. Study samples: One hundred and nineteen subjects (0 to 5?years) were selected randomly from a sample of 2880 infants and young children who received DPOAE screening by VHWs. Method: Real time tele-ABR was conducted by using satellite or broadband internet connectivity at the village. An audiologist located at the tertiary care hospital conducted tele-ABR testing through a remote computing paradigm. Tele-ABR was recorded using standard recording parameters recommended for infants and young children. Wave morphology, repeatability and peak latency data were used for ABR analysis. Results: Tele-ABR and DPOAE findings were compared for 197 ears. The sensitivity of DPOAE screening conducted by the VHW was 75%, and specificity was 91%. The negative and positive predictive values were 98.8% and 27.2%, respectively. Conclusions: The validity of DPOAE screening conducted by trained VHW was acceptable. This study supports the engagement of grass-root workers in community-based hearing health care provision.     

Comparison of auditory steady-state responses and auditory brainstem responses in audiometric assessment of adults with sensorineural hearing loss

Objective

Many of the medico-legal patients who claimed compensation may exaggerate hearing loss that varies in degree, nature, and laterality. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) could be used to predict the hearing level of adults, and whether ASSR could become a better testing method than Auditory brainstem response (ABR) in audiometric assessment of adults with sensorineural hearing loss.

Methods

This was a prospective study, which was conducted in a tertiary referral hospital. From January to June 2007, 142 subjects (284 ears) with varying degrees of sensori-neural hearing impairment were included in this study. Four commonly used frequencies (500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz) were evaluated. All subjects received pure-tone audiometry, multi-channel ASSR, and ABR tests for threshold measurement. The correlation of pure tone thresholds with ASSR and ABR thresholds were assessed.

Results

Between multi-channel ASSR and pure tone thresholds, a difference of less than 15 dB was found in 71% while a difference of less than 25 dB was found in 89% of patients. The correlation coefficient (r) of multi-channel ASSR and pure tone thresholds were 0.89, 0.95, 0.96, and 0.97 at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz, respectively. The strength of the relationship increased with increasing frequency. On the other hand, between ABR and pure-tone thresholds, a difference of less than 15 dB was found in 31%; a difference of less than 25 dB was found in 62% of patients. The r correlation value for ABR and pure tone thresholds was 0.83.

Conclusion

ASSR is a more reliable test for the accurate prediction of auditory thresholds than ABR. It can be a powerful and convenient electro-physiologic examination tool for clinically assessing of adults with sensorineural hearing loss.     

正常新生儿和婴儿的短音听性脑干反应和听觉稳态反应

目的 建立听力正常婴儿短音听性脑干反应(tone-pip ABR)和听觉稳态反应(auditorysteady state response,ASSR)反应阈的正常参考值,研究其听觉发育的生物学规律,并比较两种听力检测技术的频率特性.方法 选取0～6月龄听力正常婴儿80例(160耳),按月龄分为四组:新生儿组、42 d组、3月龄组和6月龄组,每组20例(40耳),男女例数均等,分别记录其短声ABR的潜伏期及在0.25、0.5、1、2、4、8 kHz频率范围内tone-pip ABR和ASSR的反应阈.结果 在70 dB正常听力级短声刺激下,短声ABRⅠ、Ⅲ、Ⅴ波潜伏期、Ⅰ～Ⅲ、Ⅲ～Ⅴ、Ⅰ～Ⅴ波间期随月龄增加逐渐缩短,波Ⅰ于42 d前、波Ⅲ于3个月前发育变化显著.tone-pip ABR波形与短声ABR相似,Ⅰ、Ⅲ、Ⅴ波潜伏期随频率增加逐渐缩短,波形分化逐渐清晰.不同频率、不同月龄tone-pip ABR和ASSR反应阈差异具有统计学意义(P值均＜0.05).除0.25 kHz外,其余频率tone-pip ABR反应阈均低于ASSR.不同月龄tone-pip ABR和ASSR听力曲线形状相似.结论 0～6月正常婴儿tone-pip ABR的潜伏期和波间期随月龄增加逐渐缩短,而反应阈无明显变化.tone-pip ABR和ASSR均有稳定的频率特异性,tone-pip ABR反应阈低于ASSR,可能更接近主观纯音听阈.     

早产极低出生体重儿听性脑干诱发电位特征分析

目的：探讨早产极低出生体重儿（VLBW）听性脑干诱发电位（ABR）的特征,及其与患儿生理特征的关系。方法：选取本院新生儿病区、新生儿重症监护室及听力专科就诊接受检查的早产VLBW儿纳入研究,共59例（118耳）,登记围产期高危因素;选取30例（60耳）同期足月正常出生体重儿作为对照组。对所有患儿进行中耳分析,畸变产物耳声发射和ABR。结果：早产VLBW儿中听力异常的构成比明显大于正常人群,伴有其他高危因素的患儿（42例）阈值高于不伴有其他高危因素者（17例）;相关分析显示,ABR阈值与出生体重、孕周、评估时年龄和调整年龄之间没有相关性（P〉0．05）;ABRI、Ⅲ、Ⅴ波潜伏期和Ⅰ-Ⅲ、Ⅲ-Ⅴ、Ⅰ—Ⅴ波间期等特征参数与患儿评估时年龄和调整年龄呈负相关（P〈0．05）;早产VLBW儿与足月儿在ABR Ⅰ、Ⅴ波潜伏期及Ⅰ-Ⅲ、Ⅲ-Ⅴ波间期等参数间存在差异。结论：早产VLBW儿导致听力损失的根本原因可能并不是胎龄和体重本身,而是与并发症有关;早产VLBW儿中,外周听觉功能异常率高;对于VLBW儿需建立耳声发射与自动ABR两者结合的听力筛查方式并定期随访。     

Prognostic validity of dichotic multiple frequencies auditory steady-state responses versus distortion product otoacoustic emissions in hearing screening of high risk neonates

Objective

To determine the validity of dichotic multiple frequencies auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) as a hearing screening technique versus using distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) among high-risk neonates.

Methods

A cross sectional study was performed on 118 high-risk neonates by means of dichotic multiple frequencies ASSR and DPOAE for hearing screening. DPOAE results were used as the standard for hearing screening in parallel with ASSR. Dichotic multiple frequencies ASSR results were analyzed by means of F-value of less or greater than 0.05 criteria as a pass-fail for the responses. Dichotic multiple ASSR hearing screening technique was considered in two intensity levels at 40 and 70 dB HL. The ASSRs thresholds were measured in high risk neonates with and without hearing deficits as determined by DPOAES. The results of ASSR and DPOAE were compared to be gathered by contingency table in order to obtain sensitivity, specificity and other different statistical values. Average performing times for the tests were analyzed.

Results

The specificity of dichotic multiple ASSR was 92.6%, 93.8% and the sensitivity was 71.6%, 62.2% at the 70 and 40 dB hearing levels, respectively. Mean ASSR thresholds for normal-hearing infants at an average corrected age of 6 days were 32.2 ± 12.2, 29.8 ± 10.2, 26.2 ± 11.4 and 30.4 ± 10.8 dB HL for 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz, respectively. The average times for performing the tests were 18.7 and 32.9 min respectively.

Conclusions

ASSR with this special paradigm is a fairly desirable method for hearing screening of high-risk neonates. There is good concordance between ASSRs and DOPAEs results among high risk neonates referred for hearing screening. The sensitivity and specificity of this test is sufficient for hearing screening in high risk neonates. This test could be valuable for rapid confirmation of normal thresholds. As long as further research have not been conducted on ASSR, great caution should be made to interpret the results of ASSR as a hearing screening technique in young infants and also additional techniques such as the tone-evoked ABRs should be used to cross-check results. It's still too soon to recommend ASSRs as a standalone electrophysiologic measure of hearing thresholds in infants.     

2062例婴儿的听力检查结果分析

目的探讨3～6月龄婴儿听力障碍的诊断方法。方法对2005年1月～2007年6月在上海交通大学医学院附属上海儿童医学中心就诊的2062例(4124耳)3～6月龄婴儿有选择地进行客观听力测试,包括听性脑干反应(ABR)、畸变产物耳声发射(DPOAE)、声导抗等检查,3月龄时诊断为听力异常者6月龄时复查,收集、分析两次听力测试的资料。结果3月龄时13例(20耳)ABR异常、DPOAE正常,504例(825耳)ABR、DPOAE均异常;ABR异常的845耳中,482例(808耳)(37耳失访)6月龄时复查示:13例(20耳)ABR异常、DPOAE正常,406例(702耳)ABR、DPOAE均异常,47例(64耳)ABR、DPOAR均正常,16例(22耳)ABR正常,DPOAR异常;比较两次检查结果显示:698耳(86.4%)听力无变化,90耳(11.1%)听力改善,20耳(2.5%)听力下降;在ABR反应阈正常、DPOAE未通过者中有438耳同时行226Hz及1000Hz探测音声导抗测试,1000Hz探测音声导抗异常183耳(41.8%),226Hz探测音声导抗异常6耳(1.37%)。结论3～6月龄婴儿的听力诊断必须结合ABR、OAE检查结果综合分析判断,必要时进一步行高频声导抗检查;0～6月龄婴儿中耳功能的检查,运用1000Hz探测音声导抗比226Hz的更敏感;对确诊听力障碍者,尤其是有听力障碍高危因素者,必须密切随访,警惕听力波动及进行性的听力下降。     

Objective assessment of frequency-specific hearing thresholds in babies

OBJECTIVE: To report on clinical experience using dichotic multiple-stimulus auditory steady-state responses (ASSRs) as an objective technique to estimate frequency-specific hearing thresholds in hearing-impaired infants. METHODS: A comparison was made between the click-evoked auditory brainstem response (ABR), auditory steady-state responses and behavioral hearing thresholds (BHTs). Both ears of 10 infants between 3 and 14 months of age were tested. ABR and ASSRs were recorded during the same test session. ABR was evoked by 100 micros clicks. ASSRs were evoked by amplitude- and frequency-modulated tones with carrier frequencies of 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz and modulation frequencies ranging from 82 to 110 Hz. Eight signals (four to each ear) were presented simultaneously. ASSR thresholds were derived after separate recordings of approximately 5, 7.5 and 10 min to compare the influence of test duration. BHTs were defined in later test sessions as soon as possible after the ASSR test, dependent on medical and developmental factors. RESULTS: For the subjects tested in this study 60% of ABR thresholds and 95% of ASSR thresholds for 1, 2 and 4 kHz were found at an average age of 7 months. Only 51% of frequency-specific BHTs could be obtained but on average 5 months later. The correlation of ABR thresholds and ASSR thresholds at 2 kHz was 0.77. The correlation of ASSRs and BHTs was 0.92. The mean differences and associated standard deviations were 4 +/- 14, 4 +/- 11, -2 +/- 14 and -1 +/- 13 dB for 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz, respectively. The average test duration was 45 min for ABR (one threshold in both ears) and 58 min for ASSR (four thresholds in both ears). By reducing the duration of the separate recordings of ASSR, the precision of the hearing threshold estimate decreased and the number of outlying and missing values increased. Correlation coefficients were 0.92, 0.89 and 0.83 for recordings of maximum 10, 7.5 and 5 min, respectively. A compromise between test duration and precision has to be sought. CONCLUSIONS: Multiple-frequency ASSRs offer the possibility to estimate frequency-specific hearing thresholds in babies in a time-efficient way.