Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Show: 20 | 50 | 100
Results 1 - 20 de 130
Filter
1.
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery ; (12): 657-665, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-986942

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the responsiveness of cochlear nerve to electrical stimulation in patients with cochlear nerve deficiency(CND), to compare their results with those measured in implanted children with normal-sized cochlear nerves, and to investigate the characteristics of the cochlear nerve injury of children with CND. Methods: Participants were children who underwent cochlear implantation at Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital from January 2012 to January 2020, including CND group and control group. The CND group included 51 subjects (male:20; female: 31) who were diagnosed with CND and had normal cochlea. For the CND group, four children had been bilaterally implanted, the mean implantation age was (2.7±1.5) years old. The control group included 21 subjects (male:10; femal:11) who had normal-sized cochlear nerve and normal cochlea. For the control group, all children had been unilaterally implanted except one, and the mean implantation age was (3.0±1.9)years old. Three subjects in the CND group used CI422 electrode arrays, and all the other subjects used CI24RECA/CI512 electrode arrays. The electrically evoked compound action potentials (ECAP) had been tried to record for each electrode using Custom Sound EP software (v. 4.3, Cochlear Ltd.) at least six months post first activation. Furthermore, ECAP amplitude growth functions (AGF) were measured at multiple electrode locations across the electrode array. Generalized linear mixed effect models with the subject group and electrode location as the fixed effects and subjects as the random effect were used to compare results of ECAP measurements. Results: In the control group, ECAP could been recorded at all electrodes (100%), but it could only be recorded in 71% (859/1 210) electrodes in the CND group. Additionally, the percentage of electrodes with measurable ECAP decreased from electrode 1 to electrode 22 in the CND group. Compared to the control group, the ECAP thresholds significantly increased, the ECAP amplitudes and AGF slopes significantly decreased, and the ECAP latency significantly increased in the CND group (P<0.01). GLMM showed that the stimulating site had a significant effect on the ECAP threshold, maximum amplitude, and AGF slope (P<0.01), but had no significant effect on the ECAP latency (P>0.05) in the CND group. However, the stimulating site had no significant effects on the ECAP measurements in the control group. Furthermore, the functional status of cochlear nerve varied greatly among CND group. From electrode 1 to electrode 22, the ECAP thresholds gradually increased, the ECAP maximum amplitudes and AGF slopes gradually decreased in the CND group. Conclusion: Compared with patients with normal-sized cochlear nerve, not only the number of residual spinal ganglion neurons reduce,but also the function of spinal ganglion neurons damages in CND patients. The degree of cochlea nerve deterioration varies greatly among CND patients. Generally, the deterioration of cochlear nerve tends to increase from the basal to the apical site of the cochlea.


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Cochlea , Cochlear Implantation/methods , Cochlear Implants , Cochlear Nerve , Electric Stimulation , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology
2.
Int. j. morphol ; 38(2): 356-362, abr. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1056447

ABSTRACT

El suicidio es un problema de salud a nivel mundial, siendo la conducta suicida uno de los predictores de mortalidad por suicidio; sin embargo, su valoración aún sigue siendo compleja. Aunque la cantidad de literatura que ha abordado distintas perspectivas de la conducta suicida es abundante, se requiere ahondar en nuevos métodos que permitan una valoración rápida y objetiva de ésta, proporcionando a los clínicos y pacientes, un sistema de evaluación que registre los cambios de estados emocionales de manera dinámica. El objetivo de este manuscrito fue proporcionar una visión general de la morfología de los potenciales evocados auditivos de latencia tardía p300 y su rol en la evaluación de la conducta suicida.


Suicide is a global health problem, with suicidal behavior being one of the predictors of suicide mortality; however, its assessment is still complex. Although the amount of literature that has addressed different perspectives of suicidal behavior is abundant, it is necessary to deepen new methods that allow a rapid and objective assessment of it, providing clinicians and patients with an evaluation system that allows changes in emotional state to be recorded dynamically. The aim of this manuscript was to provide an overview of morphological patterns of auditory evoked potential P300 latency late in the assessment of suicidal behavior.


Subject(s)
Adolescent Behavior/physiology , Event-Related Potentials, P300/physiology , Suicidal Ideation , Reference Values , Electrophysiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology
3.
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 86(1): 119-126, Jan.-Feb. 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1089359

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is sound perception in the absence of a sound source. Changes in parameters of latency and amplitude on the auditory event related potentials or long latency potentials waves have been cited in tinnitus patients when compared to a control group. Objective To perform an assessment of scientific evidence that verifies the possibility of alterations in latency or amplitude of the waves of event related potentials in individuals with tinnitus. Methods By using SciELO, Lilacs, ISI Web and PubMed, scientific databases, a review was performed. Articles published in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish that correlated tinnitus with changes in event related potentials were included in this review. Results Twelve articles were located, however only eight fulfilled the criteria for inclusion. Conclusion The sample of selected studies demonstrate that the long latency auditory evoked potentials related to events between the control and tinnitus patients showed some changes in latency and or amplitude in tinnitus patients. There are changes in event-related potentials when comparing patients with tinnitus and the control group. These changes take place considering the severity of tinnitus, tinnitus site of lesion, and capacity for changes after interventions. The event related potentials can help to determine the neurotransmitter involved in tinnitus generation and evaluate tinnitus treatments.


Resumo Introdução O zumbido é a percepção de um som na ausência de uma fonte sonora. Mudanças nos parâmetros de latência e amplitude nas ondas dos potenciais evocados auditivos relacionados a eventos ou potenciais de longa latência foram citadas em pacientes com zumbido quando comparados a um grupo controle. Objetivo Realizar uma avaliação de evidências científicas que verifiquem a possibilidade de alterações na latência ou amplitude das ondas de potenciais evocados auditivos relacionados a eventos em indivíduos com zumbido. Método Foi feita uma revisão a partir dos bancos de dados científicos SciELO, Lilacs, ISI Web e PubMed. Artigos publicados em inglês, português, francês e espanhol que correlacionavam zumbido com alterações nos potenciais evocados auditivos relacionados a eventos foram incluídos. Resultados Foram localizados 12 artigos, porém apenas oito preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Conclusão A amostra de estudos selecionados demonstra que os potenciais evocados auditivos de longa latência relacionados a eventos entre os pacientes-controle e com zumbido apresentaram algumas alterações na latência e/ou amplitude nos pacientes com zumbido. Há mudanças nos potenciais relacionados a eventos ao comparar pacientes com zumbido e o grupo controle. Essas alterações consideram a gravidade do zumbido, o local da lesão do zumbido e a capacidade de alterações após as intervenções. Os potenciais evocados auditivos relacionados a eventos podem ajudar a determinar o neurotransmissor envolvido na geração do zumbido e avaliar os tratamentos para o zumbido.


Subject(s)
Humans , Tinnitus/physiopathology , Evoked Potentials/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Attention , Tinnitus/psychology , Event-Related Potentials, P300/physiology , Evidence-Based Medicine
4.
Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 18: eAO5225, 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1133730

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the latency and the amplitude values of Mismatch Negativity and P300 cognitive potential in children with stuttering, with no auditory complaints, with auditory thresholds within the normality range, comparing them to the findings of a Control Group. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 50 children of both sexes, 15 with stuttering and 35 without stuttering, aged 6 to 11 years, with no diagnosis of ear pathology or other diseases. All children were submitted to peripheral audiological evaluation (meatoscopy, pure tone testing, speech audiometry, and acoustic immittance measures) and a central audiological evaluation (investigation of the Mismatch Negativity and P300 cognitive potential). For the evaluation of fluency, all children with stuttering had a specific history taken and were video recorded in a spontaneous speech. Afterwards, the transcription was done, followed by speech analysis to classify children according the severity of stuttering. Results There was a significant difference in the latencies of Mismatch Negativity and P300 cognitive potential, as well as in the amplitude of Mismatch Negativity. Conclusion There was a significant delay in the latencies of Mismatch Negativity and P300 cognitive potential, as well as increase in the amplitude of the Mismatch Negativity in children with stuttering when compared to children in the Control Group. Changes in the morphology of the waves were found in the Stuttering Group.


RESUMO Objetivo Analisar os valores de latência e amplitude do Mismatch Negativity e potencial cognitivo P300 em crianças com gagueira, sem queixas auditivas, com limiares auditivos dentro dos padrões de normalidade, comparando aos achados de um Grupo Controle. Métodos Estudo transversal, do qual participaram 50 crianças de ambos os sexos, sendo 15 com gagueira e 35 sem gagueira, entre 6 e 11 anos de idade, sem diagnóstico de patologias otológicas ou outras doenças. Todas as crianças realizaram avaliação audiológica periférica (meatoscopia, audiometria tonal, audiometria vocal e medidas de imitância acústica) e avaliação audiológica central (Mismatch Negativity e potencial cognitivo P300). Para avaliação da fluência, as crianças com gagueira realizaram anamnese específica, seguida da filmagem de uma fala espontânea, que foi transcrita e analisada quanto à severidade da gagueira. Resultados Houve diferença significativa nas latências do Mismatch Negativity e do potencial cognitivo P300, assim como na amplitude do Mismatch Negativity. Conclusão Verificou-se atraso nas latências do Mismatch Negativity e potencial cognitivo P300 nas crianças com gagueira, assim como aumento na amplitude do Mismatch Negativity, ao serem comparados com crianças do Grupo Controle. No Grupo com Gagueira foram igualmente identificadas alterações na morfologia das ondas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Auditory Perception/physiology , Auditory Threshold , Stuttering/physiopathology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reaction Time/physiology , Speech , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies
5.
Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 79(3): 299-306, set. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058700

ABSTRACT

RESUMEN Introducción: El avance de los dispositivos de ayuda auditiva han ocasionado a su vez el desarrollo de las técnicas electrofisiológicas destinadas al diagnóstico de la sordera. Objetivo: Comparar los umbrales del potencial evocado auditivo de tronco cerebral (PEATC) y del potencial evocado auditivo de estado estable (PEAee) en niños con hipoacusia. Material y método: Estudio observacional descriptivo de una serie de casos de pacientes de 0 a 6 años de edad con hipoacusia, diagnosticada mediante PEATC y PEAee. Se compara el umbral de la onda V en el PEATC y la media del valor registrado en 2 y 4 kHz en el PEAee mediante la correlación de Spearman y se utiliza el índice Kappa para conocer la concordancia entre las mismas. Resultados: Se diagnosticaron 89 oídos con hipoacusia, 23 con hipoacusia profunda. Se obtiene un valor de rho de Spearman de 0,64 (p <0,001). El índice de Kappa obtenido es del 0,59 con un IC al 95% entre 0,52 y 0,66 (p <0,001). La diferencia media de umbrales entre el PEAee y el PEATC es de −2,42 dB con una desviación estándar de 13,11 dB. Conclusión: Se obtiene un grado de relación y acuerdo moderado entre las pruebas, influido sobre todo por los pacientes con hipoacusia profunda. Los umbrales del PEAee son mayores que los del PEATC.


ABSTRACT Introduction: The advancement of hearing aid devices has led to the development of electrophysiological techniques for the diagnosis of hearing loss. Aim: To compare the thresholds of auditory brainstem response (ABR) with the auditory steady state response (ASSR) in hearing loss children. Material and method: A descriptive observational study of cases from 0 to 6 years of age with hearing loss, diagnosed by ABR and ASSR was performed. The Spearman correlation test is used to compare the threshold obtained for the V wave in the ABR and the average value recorded in 2 and 4 kHz in the ASSR. To know the concordance between the two tests, the Kappa index is used. Results: 89 ears were diagnosed with hearing loss, 23 with profound hearing loss. The Spearman's rho value is 0.64 (p <0.001). The Kappa index obtained is 0.59 with a 95% CI between 0.52 and 0.66 (p <0.001). The mean difference thresholds between the ASSR and the ABR is −2.42 dB with a standard deviation of 13.11 dB. Conclusion: A moderate relationship and agreement between the tests is obtained, influence especially in patients with profound hearing loss. The thresholds of ASSR are higher than those of ABR.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Audiometry , Auditory Threshold , Hearing Loss/physiopathology
6.
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 85(2): 206-212, Mar.-Apr. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001547

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction: The evaluation of cortical auditory evoked potential has been the focus of scientific studies in infants. Some authors have reported that automated response detection is effective in exploring these potentials in infants, but few have reported their efficacy in the search for thresholds. Objective: To analyze the latency, amplitude and thresholds of cortical auditory evoked potential using an automatic response detection device in a neonatal population. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational study. Cortical auditory evoked potentials were recorded in response to pure-tone stimuli of the frequencies 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz presented in an intensity range between 0 and 80 dB HL using a single channel recording. P1 was performed in an exclusively automated fashion, using Hotelling's T2 statistical test. The latency and amplitude were obtained manually by three examiners. The study comprised 39 neonates up to 28 days old of both sexes with presence of otoacoustic emissions and no risk factors for hearing loss. Results: With the protocol used, cortical auditory evoked potential responses were detected in all subjects at high intensity and thresholds. The mean thresholds were 24.8 ± 10.4 dB NA, 25 ± 9.0 dB NA, 28 ± 7.8 dB NA and 29.4 ± 6.6 dB HL for 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz, respectively. Conclusion: Reliable responses were obtained in the assessment of cortical auditory potentials in the neonates assessed with a device for automatic response detection.


Resumo Introdução: O potencial evocado auditivo cortical tem sido o foco de estudos científicos. Alguns autores observaram que a detecção automatizada de respostas é eficaz na exploração desses potenciais em lactentes, mas poucos relataram sua eficácia na busca de limiares. Objetivo: Analisar a latência, a amplitude e os limiares do potencial evocado auditivo cortical em recém-nascidos, com o uso de um dispositivo de detecção automática de resposta. Método: Estudo transversal, observacional. Os potenciais evocados auditivos corticais foram registrados em resposta a estímulos de tons puros nas frequências de 500, 1000, 2000 e 4000 Hz e apresentados em uma faixa de intensidade entre 0-80 dBNA, com o uso de gravação de canal único. O P1 foi feito de forma exclusivamente automática, com o uso do teste estatístico T2 de Hotelling. A latência e a amplitude foram obtidas manualmente por três examinadores. O estudo incluiu 39 recém-nascidos com até 28 dias de ambos os sexos, com presença de emissões otoacústicas e sem fatores de risco para perda auditiva. Resultados: Com o protocolo usado, as respostas dos PEAC foram detectadas em todos os indivíduos em alta intensidade e limiares. Os limiares médios foram 24,8 ± 10,4 dBNA, 25 ± 9,0 dBNA, 28 ± 7,8 dBNA e 29,4 ± 6,6 dBNA para 500, 1000, 2000 e 4000 Hz, respectivamente. Conclusão: Foram obtidas respostas confiáveis na avaliação dos potenciais auditivos corticais em recém-nascidos com um dispositivo para detecção de resposta automática.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Auditory Cortex/physiology , Infant, Newborn/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reference Values , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Analysis of Variance , Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous/physiology , Statistics, Nonparametric
7.
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 23(1): 31-35, Jan.-Mar. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1002180

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction Cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) are bioelectric responses that occur from acoustic stimulations, and they assess the functionality of the central auditory system. Objective The objective of the present study was to analyze the effect of musical stimulation on CAEPs. Methods The sample consisted of 42 healthy female subjects, aged between 18 and 24 years, divided into two groups - G1: without musical stimulation prior to the CAEP examination; and G2: with stimulation prior to the examination. In both groups, as a pre-collection procedure, the complete basic audiological evaluation was performed. For the musical stimulation performed in G2, we used an MP4 player programmed to play Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" for five minutes prior to the CAEP examination. To analyze the effect on the groups, the ear side and the ide-group interaction , a mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) of repeated measures was performed. Box M test and Mauchly sphericity test were also performed. Results Test differences were considered statistically significant when the p-value was < 0.05 (5%). Thus, it was possible to observe that there was a statistically significant difference of the P2 component characterized by the decrease in the amplitude of response in the left ear in G2 when comparing the responses of CAEP with and without prior musical stimulation. Conclusion The result of the present study enabled us to conclude that there was a change in the response of CAEPs with musical stimulation. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Acoustic Stimulation/methods , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Music
8.
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 84(5): 574-582, Sept.-Oct. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-974363

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and infections related to it can affect multiple sites in the hearing system. The use of High Activity Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) can cause side effects such as ototoxicity. Thus, no consistent patterns of hearing impairment in adults with Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome have been established, and the problems that affect the hearing system of this population warrant further research. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the audiological and electrophysiological data of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive patients with and without Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, who were receiving High Activity Anti-Retroviral Therapy, to healthy individuals. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted with 71 subjects (30-48 years old), divided into groups: Research Group I: 16 Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive individuals without Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (not receiving antiretroviral treatment); Research Group II: 25 Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive individuals with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (receiving antiretroviral treatment); Control Group: 30 healthy subjects. All individuals were tested by pure-tone air conduction thresholds at 0.25-8 kHz, extended high frequencies at 9-20 kHz, electrophysiological tests (Auditory Brainstem Response, Middle Latency Responses, Cognitive Potential). Results: Research Group I and Research Group II had higher hearing thresholds in both conventional and high frequency audiometry when compared to the control group, prolonged latency of waves I, III, V and interpeak I-V in Auditory Brainstem Response and prolonged latency of P300 Cognitive Potential. Regarding Middle Latency Responses, there was a decrease in the amplitude of the Pa wave of Research Group II compared to the Research Group I. Conclusions: Both groups with Human Immunodeficiency Virus had higher hearing thresholds when compared to healthy individuals (group exposed to antiretroviral treatment showed the worst hearing threshold) and seemed to have lower neuroelectric transmission speed along the auditory pathway in the brainstem, subcortical and cortical regions.


Resumo Introdução: O HIV e as infecções relacionadas a ele podem afetar vários locais do sistema auditivo. O uso de terapia antirretroviral altamente ativa pode causar efeitos colaterais, como ototoxicidade. Assim, não foram estabelecidos padrões consistentes de deficiência auditiva em adultos com HIV/Aids e os problemas que afetam o sistema auditivo dessa população justificam pesquisas futuras. Objetivos: Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar os dados audiológicos e eletrofisiológicos de pacientes HIV positivos com e sem Aids que recebiam terapia antirretroviral altamente ativa com os de indivíduos saudáveis. Método: Estudo transversal com 71 indivíduos (30-48 anos), divididos em grupos: Grupo de Pesquisa I: 16 indivíduos HIV-positivos sem Aids (não recebiam tratamento antirretroviral); Grupo de Pesquisa II: 25 indivíduos HIV-positivos com Aids (recebiam tratamento antirretroviral); Grupo Controle: 30 indivíduos saudáveis. Todos os indivíduos foram testados para limiares de condução aérea de tons puros a 0,25-8 kHz, altas frequências de 9-20 kHz, testes eletrofisiológicos (potencial evocado auditivo de tronco encefálico, potencial evocado auditivo de média latência, potencial cognitivo). Resultados: Os grupos de pesquisa I e II apresentaram limiares auditivos mais elevados em audiometria convencional e nas frequências altas quando comparados com o grupo controle, latência prolongada das ondas I, III, V e interpico I-V em resposta auditiva de tronco encefálico e latência prolongada de P300. Em relação às respostas de latência média, houve uma diminuição na amplitude da onda Pa do Grupo de pesquisa II em comparação com o grupo de pesquisa I. Conclusões: Ambos os grupos com HIV apresentaram limiares auditivos mais elevados quando comparados aos indivíduos saudáveis (o grupo exposto ao tratamento antirretroviral apresentou o pior limiar auditivo) e parecem ter menor velocidade de transmissão neuroelétrica ao longo da via auditiva nas regiões do tronco encefálico, subcortical e cortical.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , HIV Infections/drug therapy , Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active/adverse effects , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/drug effects , Hearing Loss/chemically induced , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Acoustic Impedance Tests , Case-Control Studies , HIV Infections/physiopathology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Hearing Loss/physiopathology
9.
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 76(5): 287-295, May 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950538

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Auditory processing deficits are common in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and they often report difficulties in musical performance. Objective: We investigated whether NF1 could be associated with amusia as well as with some impairment of primary auditory cortex activity. Methods: Eighteen people with NF1 and 22 healthy volunteers, matched for age, sex and educational level, were evaluated with the Montreal Battery Evaluation of Amusia - short version. The integrity of cortical primary auditory processing areas was evaluated by evoked potential mismatch negativity. Results: Amusia was correlated with NF1 (p = 0.001, odds ratio = 42.0, confidence interval 4.5-39.6). Patients with NF1 exhibited a greater prevalence of amusia than healthy controls (67% vs. 4.5%) and difficulties in both melodic and temporal music perception. Worse performance on the Montreal Battery Evaluation of Amusia was correlated with a greater mismatch negativity latency in NF1 group. Conclusions: Amusia is a common feature in NF1 and may result from impairment of activity in primary auditory processing areas.


RESUMO Déficits de processamento auditivo são comuns em pessoas com neurofibromatose tipo 1 (NF1), que também se queixam frequentemente de dificuldades no desempenho musical. Objetivos: Nós investigamos se a NF1 poderia estar associada à amusia, assim como a algum comprometimento da atividade do córtex auditivo primário. Métodos: Dezoito pessoas com NF1 e 22 controles sem a doença, pareados por idade, sexo e nível educacional, foram avaliados por meio da versão reduzida da Bateria de Avaliação de Amusia de Montreal (MBEA). A integridade das áreas corticais primárias do processamento auditivo foi avaliada através do potencial evocado auditivo mismacth negativity (MMN). Resultados: A amusia correlacionou-se com a NF1 (p = 0,001, odds ratio = 42,0, intervalo de confiança 4,5-39,6). Os pacientes com NF1 apresentaram maior prevalência de amusia do que os controles saudáveis (67% vs. 4,5%) e dificuldades na percepção musical, tanto melódica quanto temporal. O desempenho pior na MBEA foi correlacionado com maiores latências do MMN no grupo NF1. Conclusões: A amusia é uma característica comum na NF1 e pode resultar do comprometimento da atividade de áreas de processamento auditivo primário.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Auditory Perceptual Disorders/etiology , Neurofibromatosis 1/complications , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Music , Auditory Perceptual Disorders/diagnosis , Auditory Perceptual Disorders/physiopathology , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Neurofibromatosis 1/physiopathology , Electrophysiological Phenomena , Neuropsychological Tests
10.
Clinics ; 73: e51, 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890764

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare long-latency auditory evoked potentials before and after hearing aid fittings in children with sensorineural hearing loss compared with age-matched children with normal hearing. METHODS: Thirty-two subjects of both genders aged 7 to 12 years participated in this study and were divided into two groups as follows: 14 children with normal hearing were assigned to the control group (mean age 9 years and 8 months), and 18 children with mild to moderate symmetrical bilateral sensorineural hearing loss were assigned to the study group (mean age 9 years and 2 months). The children underwent tympanometry, pure tone and speech audiometry and long-latency auditory evoked potential testing with speech and tone burst stimuli. The groups were assessed at three time points. RESULTS: The study group had a lower percentage of positive responses, lower P1-N1 and P2-N2 amplitudes (speech and tone burst), and increased latencies for the P1 and P300 components following the tone burst stimuli. They also showed improvements in long-latency auditory evoked potentials (with regard to both the amplitude and presence of responses) after hearing aid use. CONCLUSIONS: Alterations in the central auditory pathways can be identified using P1-N1 and P2-N2 amplitude components, and the presence of these components increases after a short period of auditory stimulation (hearing aid use). These findings emphasize the importance of using these amplitude components to monitor the neuroplasticity of the central auditory nervous system in hearing aid users.


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Child , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/physiopathology , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/rehabilitation , Neuronal Plasticity/physiology , Reference Values , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Audiometry, Speech , Auditory Pathways/physiopathology , Time Factors , Acoustic Impedance Tests , Case-Control Studies , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Statistics, Nonparametric , Event-Related Potentials, P300/physiology
11.
CoDAS ; 30(4): e20170142, 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-952862

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Purpose To assess the potential association between psychological risk and limited auditory pathway maturation. Methods In this longitudinal cohort study, 54 infants (31 non-risk and 23 at-risk) were assessed from age 1 to 12 months. All had normal hearing and underwent assessment of auditory maturation through cortical auditory evoked potentials testing. Psychological risk was assessed with the Child Development Risk Indicators (CDRIs) and PREAUT signs. A variety of statistical methods were used for analysis of results. Results Analysis of P1 and N1 latencies showed that responses were similar in the both groups. Statistically significant differences between-groups were observed only for the variables N1 latency and amplitude at 1 month. Significant maturation occurred in both groups (p<0.05). There was moderate correlation between P1 latency and Phase II CDRIs, which demonstrates that children with longer latencies at age 12 months were more likely to exhibit absence of these indicators in Phase II and, therefore, were at greater psychological risk. The Phase II CDRIs also correlated moderately with P1 and N1 latencies at 6 months and N1 latencies at 1 month; again, children with longer latency were at increased risk. Conclusion Less auditory pathway maturation correlated with presence of psychological risk. Problems in the mother-infant relationship during the first 6 months of life are detrimental not only to cognitive development, but also to hearing. A fragile relationship may reflect decreased auditory and linguistic stimulation.


RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a associação entre risco psíquico e maturação da via auditiva. Método Neste estudo de coorte longitudinal, 54 crianças ouvintes (31 sem risco e 23 em risco psíquico) de 1 a 12 meses foram avaliadas. Todas foram submetidas à avaliação da maturação auditiva através dos Potenciais Evocados Auditivos Corticais. O risco psíquico foi avaliado com os Indicadores de Risco de Desenvolvimento Infantil (IRDI) e Sinais PREAUT. Uma variedade de métodos estatísticos foi utilizada para análise de resultados. Resultados A análise das latências de P1 e N1 mostraram respostas similares entre os grupos. Diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos foram observadas somente para as variáveis latência e amplitude de N1 no primeiro mês. A maturação auditiva foi significante nos dois grupos (p<0,05). Houve correlação moderada entre latência de P1 e a fase II dos IRDI, demonstrando que crianças com maior latência aos 12 meses apresentaram maior probabilidade de exibir a ausência desses indicadores na Fase II, estando em maior risco psíquico. A fase II dos IRDI também teve correlação moderada com as latências de P1 e N1 aos 6 meses e latências de N1 ao 1 mês; novamente, crianças com latência mais longa estavam em maior risco. Conclusão A menor maturação auditiva correlacionou-se com a presença de risco psíquico. Problemas na relação mãe-filho durante os primeiros 6 meses de vida são prejudiciais não apenas ao desenvolvimento cognitivo, mas também à audição. Um relacionamento frágil pode refletir diminuição da estimulação auditiva e linguística.


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Auditory Cortex/physiopathology , Auditory Pathways/physiology , Autistic Disorder/diagnosis , Hearing/physiology , Auditory Cortex/growth & development , Autistic Disorder/psychology , Case-Control Studies , Child Development , Risk Factors , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology
12.
CoDAS ; 30(4): e20170165, 2018. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-952866

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar os limiares auditivos nas altas frequências, buscando comparar as respostas entre as orelhas, verificar a correlação do nível de audibilidade com o aumento da idade e analisar as respostas por frequência para adultos normo-ouvintes. Método Este estudo foi prospectivo, quantitativo e transversal, com amostra por conveniência. Fizeram parte da amostra 60 sujeitos, com idade entre 18 e 58 anos, média de idade de 25,8 anos, com limiares auditivos dentro dos padrões de normalidade de 250 a 8000 Hz e normalidade de resultados nas medidas de imitância acústica. Para a pesquisa das altas frequências foi utilizado o equipamento de modelo AS10 HF da marca Interacoustics com fones de ouvido do tipo KOSS R/80 e com limiares expressos em dBNPS. Resultados Quanto aos limiares de audibilidade há um aumento para a orelha direita, com significância estatística em 10, 11 e 14 kHz e uma tendência à significância em 13 kHz, assim como a partir da frequência de 14 kHz há um aumento progressivo diretamente proporcional à frequência bilateralmente e quanto maior for a idade dos indivíduos, maiores serão os limiares para todas as frequências. Conclusão Os limiares de audibilidade de altas frequências tornam-se maiores com um aumento progressivo proporcional ao avanço de frequência e idade de indivíduos normo-ouvintes com valores mais elevados para a orelha direita.


ABSTRACT Purpose Evaluate high-frequency auditory thresholds, seeking to compare responses between the ears, to verify the correlation between hearing level and aging and analyze frequency responses in normal hearing adults. Methods This is a prospective, quantitative, transversal study conducted with a convenience sample. Study participants were 60 individuals aged 18 to 58 years (mean=25.82) with auditory thresholds within normality standards (250-8000 Hz) and normal results in acoustic immittance measurements. High-frequency pure-tone hearing thresholds were determined using an Interacoustics AS10HF audiometer with electrodynamic high-fidelity KOSS R/80 headphones, with thresholds expressed in dBNPS. Results Hearing thresholds showed an increase for the right ear with statistical significance at the 10, 11 and 14 kHz frequencies and a tendency to significance at 13 kHz. As of the 14 kHz frequency, a progressive increase directly proportional to the frequency was observed bilaterally, with the thresholds increasing proportionally to age advancement for all frequencies. Conclusion High-frequency auditory thresholds progressively increase proportionally to frequency and age advancement in normal hearing individuals, with higher values ​​for the right ear.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reference Values , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies , Middle Aged
13.
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 83(4): 394-403, July-Aug. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-889277

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction: Ménière's disease (MD) is an inner ear disorder characterized by episodic vertigo, tinnitus, ear fullness, and fluctuating hearing. Its diagnosis can be especially difficult in cases where vestibular symptoms are present in isolation (vestibular MD). The definitive diagnosis is made histologically and can only be performed post-mortem, after analysis of the temporal bone. Endolymphatic hydrops is a histopathological finding of the disease and occurs more often in the cochlea and saccule, followed by the utricle and semicircular canals. Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) emerged as the method of assessment of vestibular function in 1994. Until then, there was no unique way of assessing saccular function and the inferior vestibular nerve. Given that the saccule is responsible for most cases of severe hydrops, VEMP appears as a new tool to assist in the diagnosis of MD. Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of VEMP and electrocochleography (EcochG) in the diagnosis of definite MD compared with clinical diagnosis. Methods: The study includes 12 patients (24 ears) diagnosed with definite MD defined according to the clinical criteria proposed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) in 1995, as well as 12 healthy volunteers allocated to the control group (24 ears). A clinical diagnosis by the AAO-HNS criteria was considered as the gold standard. All patients underwent an otoneurological examination, including pure tone and speech audiometry, VEMP, and extratympanic EcochG. The sensitivity and specificity to detect the presence or absence of disease were calculated, as well as their 95% confidence intervals. The reliability of VEMP and EcochG in both ears was assessed using the kappa index. Results: In both tests and in both ears, the ability to diagnose healthy cases was high, with specificity ranging from 84.6% to 100%. Moreover, the ability of the tests to diagnose the disease varied from low to moderate sensitivity, with values ranging from 37.5% to 63.6%. The agreement of both tests in the right ear, measured by the kappa coefficient, was equal to 0.54 (95% CI: 0.20-0.89), indicating a moderate agreement. In the left ear, that agreement was equal to 0.07 (95% CI: −0.33 to 0.46), indicating a weak correlation between the tests. The sensitivity of the VEMP for the right ear was 63.6% and for the left ear, 62.5%. The sensitivity of EcochG for the right ear was 63.6% and 37.5% for the left ear. Conclusion: The specificity of both tests was high, and the sensitivity of VEMP was higher than that of EcochG.


Resumo Introdução: A doença de Ménière (DM) é uma doença da orelha interna caracterizada por vertigem episódica, zumbido, plenitude aural e audição flutuante. Seu diagnóstico pode ser especialmente difícil nos casos em que os sintomas vestibulares estão presentes isoladamente (DM vestibular). O diagnóstico de certeza é histológico e somente pode ser feito no post mortem, após análise do osso temporal. A hidropisia endolinfática é um achado histopatológico da doença e ocorre mais frequentemente na cóclea e sáculo, seguidos pelo utrículo e canais semicirculares. Os potenciais evocados miogênicos vestibulares (VEMP) surgiram como método de avaliação da função vestibular em 1994. Até então não havia uma maneira exclusiva de avaliação da função sacular e do nervo vestibular inferior e como o sáculo era responsável por grande parte dos casos de hidropisia severa, o VEMP apareceu como uma nova ferramenta para auxiliar no diagnóstico da DM. Objetivo: Avaliar a sensibilidade e especificidade do VEMP e da eletrococleografia (ECochG) no diagnóstico da DM em comparação com o diagnóstico clínico. Método: Foram selecionados 12 pacientes (24 orelhas) com diagnóstico de DM definida de acordo com os critérios clínicos propostos pela American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1995 (AAO-HNS) e 12 voluntários saudáveis alocados no grupo controle (24 orelhas). Considerou-se o diagnóstico clínico pela AAO-HNS como padrão ouro. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a exame otoneurológico, incluindo audiometria tonal e vocal, VEMP e eletrococleografia extratimpânica. A sensibilidade e especificidade para detectar a presença ou ausência de doença foram calculadas e os respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95% obtidos. A confiabilidade dos testes de diagnóstico VEMP e eletrococleografia em ambas as orelhas foi avaliada pelo índice kappa. Resultados: Em ambos os testes e em ambas as orelhas, a capacidade para diagnosticar os casos saudáveis é alta, a especificidade varia de 84,6%-100%. Além disso, a capacidade dos testes para o diagnóstico da doença varia de baixa a moderada sensibilidade, com valores de 37,5%-63,6%. A concordância dos dois testes na orelha direita, medida pelo coeficiente de kappa, foi igual a 0,54; 95% IC (0,20-0,89) indicaram uma concordância moderada. Para a orelha esquerda essa concordância foi igual a 0,07 com 95% IC (-0,33-0,46), o que indicou uma concordância fraca entre os testes. A sensibilidade do VEMP para a orelha direita foi de 63,6% e para a orelha esquerda, de 62,5%. A sensibilidade da ECochG para a orelha direita foi de 63,6% e 37,5% para a orelha esquerda. Conclusão: A especificidade de ambos os testes foi alta e a sensibilidade do VEMP foi maior do que a da eletrococleografia.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Cochlea/physiopathology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials/physiology , Meniere Disease/diagnosis , Audiometry, Evoked Response , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity , Electrodiagnosis , Meniere Disease/physiopathology
14.
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 83(2): 142-146, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-839428

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction: Stuttering is a speech fluency disorder, and may be associated with neuroaudiological factors linked to central auditory processing, including changes in auditory processing skills and temporal resolution. Objective: To characterize the temporal processing and long-latency auditory evoked potential in stutterers and to compare them with non-stutterers. Methods: The study included 41 right-handed subjects, aged 18-46 years, divided into two groups: stutterers (n = 20) and non-stutters (n = 21), compared according to age, education, and sex. All subjects were submitted to the duration pattern tests, random gap detection test, and long-latency auditory evoked potential. Results: Individuals who stutter showed poorer performance on Duration Pattern and Random Gap Detection tests when compared with fluent individuals. In the long-latency auditory evoked potential, there was a difference in the latency of N2 and P3 components; stutterers had higher latency values. Conclusion: Stutterers have poor performance in temporal processing and higher latency values for N2 and P3 components.


Resumo Introdução: A gagueira é um distúrbio da fluência da fala e pode estar associada a fatores neuroaudiológicos ligados ao processamento auditivo central, entre eles as alterações das habilidades auditivas de processamento e resolução temporal. Objetivo: Caracterizar o processamento temporal e o potencial evocado auditivo de longa latência em indivíduos gagos e compará-los com indivíduos sem gagueira. Método: Participaram do estudo 41 indivíduos destros, de 18 a 46 anos, distribuídos em dois grupos: 20 com gagueira e 21 sem gagueira, comparados segundo idade, escolaridade e gênero. Todos os indivíduos foram submetidos aos testes de padrão de duração, teste de identificação de intervalos aleatórios e o potencial evocado auditivo de longa latência. Resultados: Indivíduos com gagueira apresentaram pior desempenho nos testes de padrão de duração e Random Gap Detection, quando comparados com os indivíduos fluentes. No potencial evocado auditivo de longa latência, houve diferença na latência dos componentes N2 e P3, os indivíduos gagos apresentaram maiores valores de latência. Conclusão: Os indivíduos com gagueira apresentaram processamento temporal com desempenho abaixo do esperado e um maior valor de latência para os componentes N2 e P3.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Auditory Perception/physiology , Stuttering/physiopathology , Event-Related Potentials, P300/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reaction Time/physiology , Acoustic Stimulation/methods , Educational Status
15.
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 83(2): 147-154, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-839421

ABSTRACT

Abstract Introduction: The use of hearing aids by individuals with hearing loss brings a better quality of life. Access to and benefit from these devices may be compromised in patients who present difficulties or limitations in traditional behavioral audiological evaluation, such as newborns and small children, individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum, autism, and intellectual deficits, and in adults and the elderly with dementia. These populations (or individuals) are unable to undergo a behavioral assessment, and generate a growing demand for objective methods to assess hearing. Cortical auditory evoked potentials have been used for decades to estimate hearing thresholds. Current technological advances have lead to the development of equipment that allows their clinical use, with features that enable greater accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity, and the possibility of automated detection, analysis, and recording of cortical responses. Objective: To determine and correlate behavioral auditory thresholds with cortical auditory thresholds obtained from an automated response analysis technique. Methods: The study included 52 adults, divided into two groups: 21 adults with moderate to severe hearing loss (study group); and 31 adults with normal hearing (control group). An automated system of detection, analysis, and recording of cortical responses (HEARLab®) was used to record the behavioral and cortical thresholds. The subjects remained awake in an acoustically treated environment. Altogether, 150 tone bursts at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz were presented through insert earphones in descending-ascending intensity. The lowest level at which the subject detected the sound stimulus was defined as the behavioral (hearing) threshold (BT). The lowest level at which a cortical response was observed was defined as the cortical electrophysiological threshold. These two responses were correlated using linear regression. Results: The cortical electrophysiological threshold was, on average, 7.8 dB higher than the behavioral for the group with hearing loss and, on average, 14.5 dB higher for the group without hearing loss for all studied frequencies. Conclusion: The cortical electrophysiological thresholds obtained with the use of an automated response detection system were highly correlated with behavioral thresholds in the group of individuals with hearing loss.


Resumo Introdução: O uso da amplificação sonora por pessoas com perda auditiva oferece uma melhor qualidade de vida. O acesso a esse recurso e o seu benefício podem ficar comprometidos no caso de pacientes que apresentem dificuldades ou limitações na avaliação audiológica tradicional comportamental, tais como neonatos e crianças pequenas, presença do espectro da neuropatia auditiva e do autismo, déficit intelectual e presença de estados demenciais de adultos e idosos. Essas populações (ou indivíduos) incapazes de participar de uma avaliação comportamental geram uma crescente demanda por métodos objetivos de avaliação auditiva. Os potenciais evocados auditivos corticais são usados há décadas, com a finalidade de estimar os limiares auditivos. Avanços tecnológicos atuais permitiram o desenvolvimento de equipamentos que possibilitam seu uso clínico, dotados de recursos que permitem maior precisão, sensibilidade e especificidade, além da possibilidade de detecção, análise e registro automatizados das respostas corticais. Objetivo: Determinar e correlacionar o limiar auditivo comportamental com o limiar auditivo cortical obtido em equipamento de análise automatizada das respostas. Método: Participaram do estudo 52 adultos, distribuídos em dois grupos: 21 com perda de grau moderado a severo (grupo estudo) e 31 com audição normal (grupo controle). Para o registro dos limiares comportamentais e corticais foi usado um equipamento dotado de um sistema com detecção, análise e registro automatizados das respostas corticais (HEARLab®). Os participantes permaneceram despertos, em um ambiente acusticamente tratado. Foram apresentados 150 estímulos tipo tone burst nas frequências de 500, 1.000, 2.000 e 4.000 Hz, por meio de fones de inserção em intensidades descendente-ascendente. O menor nível no qual o sujeito detectou a presença do estímulo sonoro foi definido como o limiar auditivo comportamental. O menor nível no qual uma resposta cortical estava presente foi definido como o limiar eletrofisiológico cortical. Essas duas respostas foram correlacionadas por meio da regressão linear. Resultados: O limiar eletrofisiológico cortical foi, em média, 7,8 dB superior ao comportamental para o grupo com perda auditiva e 14,5 dB superior, em média, para o grupo sem perda auditiva para todas as frequências estudadas. Conclusão: Os limiares eletrofisiológicos corticais obtidos por meio de um sistema de detecção automatizado de respostas estavam fortemente correlacionados com os limiares comportamentais no grupo de indivíduos com perda auditiva.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Hearing Loss/physiopathology , Audiometry , Acoustic Stimulation , Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted , Case-Control Studies , Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem/physiology
16.
CoDAS ; 29(4): e20160216, 2017. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-890783

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi monitorar o surgimento e as mudanças nos componentes dos Potenciais Evocados Auditivos de Longa Latência (PEALL) em crianças com audição normal. Método Estudo longitudinal com crianças de ambos os gêneros, sendo: sete crianças com idade entre 10 e 35 meses, e oito crianças com idade entre 37 e 63 meses. A avaliação eletrofisiológica da audição consistiu na análise dos PEALL obtidos em campo sonoro com as caixas posicionadas a 90° azimute, por meio da sílaba /ba/ na intensidade de 70 dBnNA. Cada criança passou por uma avaliação inicial seguida por duas reavaliações após três e nove meses. Resultados Foi observado surgimento dos componentes dos PEALL ao longo dos nove meses de acompanhamento, sendo os componentes P1 e N2 os mais frequentes em crianças desta faixa etária. Não houve diferença estatística no que diz respeito à ocorrência dos componentes P1, N1, P2 e N2 entre as crianças mais novas ou mais velhas. No que tange aos valores de latência, as maiores diferenças ao longo dos nove meses foram observadas no componente P1 para as crianças mais novas e para o componente N2 para as crianças mais velhas. Somente o componente P1 apresentou diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos, sendo que foram observados maiores valores de latência entre as crianças mais novas. Conclusão A maturação dos PEALL ocorre gradualmente e o surgimento dos componentes do complexo parece estar mais relacionado à maturação do sistema nervoso auditivo central do que à idade cronológica.


ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this study was to monitor the emergence and changes to the components of the Long Latency Auditory Evoked Potentials (LLAEP) in normal hearing children. Methods This longitudinal study included children of both genders: seven aged between 10 and 35 months, and eight children between 37 and 63 months. The electrophysiological hearing evaluation consisted of analysis of LLAEP obtained in a sound field generated with loudspeakers positioned at an azimuth of 90°, through which the syllable /ba/ was played at an intensity of 70 dB HL. Each child underwent an initial evaluation followed by two re-evaluations three and nine months later. Results The emergence of LLAEP components across the nine-month follow-up period was observed. P1 and N2 were the most common components in children of this age range. There was no statistically significant difference regarding the occurrence of P1, N1, P2, and N2 components amongst younger and older children. Regarding latency values, the greatest changes overtime were observed in the P1 component for younger children and in the N2 component for older children. Only the P1 component significantly differed between the groups, with the highest latency values observed in younger children. Conclusion LLAEP maturation occurs gradually and the emergence of complex components appears to be related more to the maturation of the central auditory nervous system than to chronological age.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Auditory Perception/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reaction Time/physiology , Acoustic Stimulation , Brazil , Longitudinal Studies , Age Factors , Electrophysiology , Hearing Tests
17.
CoDAS ; 29(3): e20160107, 2017. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-840139

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar como os Potenciais Evocados Auditivos de Longa Latência (PEALL) variam de acordo com a idade na população infantil, por meio de revisão sistemática da literatura. Estratégia de pesquisa Depois da formulação da pergunta da pesquisa, o levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado em cinco bases de dados, com os seguintes descritores: Eletrofisiologia (Electrophysiology), Potenciais Evocados Auditivos (Auditory Evoked Potentials), Criança (Child), Plasticidade Neuronal (Neuronal Plasticity) e Audiologia (Audiology). Critérios de seleção Artigos com nível de evidência 1, publicados na íntegra entre os anos de 1995 e 2015 na língua Portuguesa Brasileira ou Inglesa. Análise dos dados Foram analisados os aspectos relacionados ao surgimento, morfologia e latência dos componentes P1, N1, P2 e N2. Resultados Foram localizados 388 estudos; contudo apenas 21 contemplaram os critérios de inclusão para análise. O componente P1 caracteriza-se como o de maior ocorrência em crianças pequenas, sendo observado por volta de 100-150 ms, o qual tende a diminuir com o decorrer da idade cronológica. O componente N2 mostrou-se como o segundo componente mais registrado em crianças, sendo observado por volta de 200-250 ms. Os demais componentes N1 e P2 mostram-se menos frequentes e passam a ser visualizados e registrados ao longo do processo maturacional. Conclusão A maturação dos PEALL acontece gradativamente, sendo o surgimento dos componentes P1, N1, P2 e N2 bem como seus valores de latência variáveis na infância. Os componentes P1 e N2 são os mais observados e descritos na população pediátrica. A diversidade de protocolos dificulta a comparação entre os estudos.


ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze how Auditory Long Latency Evoked Potentials (LLAEP) change according to age in children population through a systematic literature review. Research strategies After formulation of the research question, a bibliographic survey was done in five data bases with the following descriptors: Electrophysiology (Eletrofisiologia), Auditory Evoked Potentials (Potenciais Evocados Auditivos), Child (Criança), Neuronal Plasticity (Plasticidade Neuronal) and Audiology (Audiologia). Selection criteria Level 1 evidence articles, published between 1995 and 2015 in Brazilian Portuguese or English language. Data analysis Aspects related to emergence, morphology and latency of P1, N1, P2 and N2 components were analyzed. Results A total of 388 studies were found; however, only 21 studies contemplated the established criteria. P1 component is characterized as the most frequent component in young children, being observed around 100-150 ms, which tends to decrease as chronological age increases. The N2 component was shown to be the second most commonly observed component in children, being observed around 200-250 ms.. The other N1 and P2 components are less frequent and begin to be seen and recorded throughout the maturational process. Conclusion The maturation of LLAEP occurs gradually, and the emergence of P1, N1, P2 and N2 components as well as their latency values are variable in childhood. P1 and N2 components are the most observed and described in pediatric population. The diversity of protocols makes the comparison between studies difficult.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child, Preschool , Child , Auditory Perception/physiology , Acoustic Stimulation/methods , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reaction Time/physiology , Brazil , Electrophysiology , Neuronal Plasticity
18.
CoDAS ; 28(5): 491-496, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-828571

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivo Mensurar os potenciais exógenos do potencial evocado auditivo cortical (PEAC) em neonatos nascidos a termo e pré-termo, além de compará-los, considerando as variáveis latência e amplitude dos componentes. Método Estudo transversal, prospectivo, contemporâneo e comparativo. Foram avaliados 127 neonatos; destes, foram considerados 96, após análise dos exames por três juízes, distribuídos em dois grupos: Grupo Termo: 66 neonatos e Grupo Pré-termo: 30 neonatos. Os registros do PEAC foram feitos com os neonatos posicionados no colo da mãe e/ou responsável, em sono natural, por meio de eletrodos de superfície. Foram apresentados estímulos verbais binauralmente, sendo /ba/ o estímulo frequente e /ga/ o estímulo raro, na intensidade de 70 dBNA, por meio de fones de inserção. Foi analisada a presença ou ausência dos componentes exógenos em ambos os grupos, bem como, latência e amplitude de P1 e N1. Para análise dos dados, utilizaram-se os testes pertinentes. Resultados A latência da onda P1 bilateralmente e N1 na orelha esquerda foi menor no Grupo Termo. No entanto, não houve diferença estatisticamente significante quanto à amplitude de P1 e N1 entre os grupos. Na comparação entre presença e ausência dos componentes P2 e N2, também não foi observada diferença entre os grupos. Conclusão É possível mensurar os PEAC, em neonatos nascidos a termo e pré-termo. Verificou-se influência do processo maturacional apenas na medida da latência dos componentes P1 bilateralmente e N1 na orelha esquerda, sendo estas menores no Grupo Termo.


ABSTRACT Purpose To measure the exogenous components of the cortical auditory evoked potential (CAEP) in term and preterm newborns and compare them considering the variables latency and amplitude. Methods This is a cross-sectional, prospective, comparative, contemporary study. One hundred twenty-seven newborns were evaluated; 96 of these were included in the study after analysis of the exams by three referees. Participants were divided into two groups: Term Group: 66 infants and Preterm Group: 30 neonates. The recordings of CAEP were performed using surface electrodes with newborns comfortably positioned in the lap of their mothers and/or guardians in natural sleep. To this end, binaural verbal stimuli were presented with /ba/ as the frequent stimulation and /ga/ the rare stimulus, at an intensity of 70 dB HL, through insert earphones. The presence or absence of exogenous components and the latency and amplitude of P1 and N1 were analyzed in both groups. Pertinent tests were used in the statistical analysis of data. Results The latency of the waves P1 and N1 was smaller in participants in the Term Group. However, there were no statistically significant differences in the amplitude of P1 and N1 between the groups. No difference between the groups was found when comparing the presence and absence of the components P2 and N2. Conclusion It is possible to measure the CAEP in term and preterm neonates. There was influence of the maturational process only on the measure of latency of the components P1, binaurally, and N1, in the left ear, which were smaller in participants in the Term Group.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Auditory Cortex/physiology , Acoustic Stimulation , Infant, Premature/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Reaction Time , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies , Term Birth , Electroencephalography
19.
CoDAS ; 28(4): 331-337, jul.-ago. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-795239

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a ocorrência e a magnitude do efeito de supressão das emissões otoacústicas evocadas por estímulo transiente, em lactentes a termo e pré-termo, estabelecendo-se níveis de referência para utilização clínica. Método A amostra foi composta por 40 lactentes, de 5 dias a 4 meses de idade, sem risco para alteração neurológica e auditiva e com emissões otoacústicas presentes ao nascimento, sendo 20 nascidos a termo e 20 nascidos pré-termo que permaneceram mais de cinco dias em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. O clique linear foi apresentado a 65 decibels Nível de Pressão Sonora, em blocos de 15 segundos sem ruído e com ruído contralateral, a 60 decibels Nível de Pressão Sonora. Considerou-se presença de supressão quando houve redução da resposta na presença de ruído. Os valores médios de supressão foram estabelecidos e a comparação entre os grupos foi analisada estatisticamente. Resultados A supressão ocorreu em 100% das crianças e não variou em função do lado da orelha e entre os grupos. Conclusão Todas as crianças apresentaram supressão, independente do grupo. A supressão média obtida na população total foi de 0,85 decibel. O critério de referência mínimo recomendado para utilização clínica foi a redução de 0,20 decibel na resposta geral.


ABSTRACT Purpose This research aims at verifying the occurrence and magnitude of suppression effect of otoacoustic emissions evoked by transient stimulus in term and preterm infants, setting a benchmark for clinical use. Methods The study sample consisted of 40 infants, with a rage of age from five days to four months, without any risk indicators for hearing loss and otoacoustic emissions present at birth: the 20 term and 20 preterm infants spent more than five days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Linear click was presented at 65 dB Sound Pressure Level, in blocks of 15 seconds without noise, and with contralateral noise at 60 dB Sound Pressure Level. The reduced response in the presence of noise indicates positive suppression effect. Mean values of suppression were established and the comparison between the groups was analyzed statistically. Results Suppression occurred in 100% of the children and did not vary as a function of ear side and between the groups. Conclusion All children presented suppression regardless of the group. The average suppression obtained on the total population was 0.85 dB. The minimum recommended criterion for clinical use was a reduction of 0.20 dB in the overall response.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous/physiology , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Functional Laterality/physiology , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Acoustic Stimulation , Infant, Premature , Cross-Sectional Studies
20.
CoDAS ; 28(4): 355-361, jul.-ago. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-795250

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the latency and amplitude of P300 responses obtained with electrodes positioned at Cz and Fz and in different tasks of infrequent stimulus identification in normal hearing individuals. Methods Forty adults of both genders participated in the study. Three recordings with three different tasks were obtained for the identification of the infrequent stimulus; simultaneous recordings were obtained from Cz and Fz positions. Results Cz position showed significantly greater amplitudes and lower latencies than Fz. Regarding the three tasks, only “pronouncing the word ’thin’” was different from “raising a finger”, with lowest latencies for the verbal task. Regarding amplitude, significantly higher values were observed for “raising a finger”, followed by “pronouncing the word ‘thin’” and mental counting. Conclusion Cz obtained the best values, highest amplitude and lowest latency. Lowest latencies were obtained for the task of “pronouncing the word ‘thin’” and the highest amplitudes were obtained for “raising a finger”.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Acoustic Stimulation/methods , Event-Related Potentials, P300/physiology , Electrodes , Electrophysiology/methods , Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology , Hearing/physiology , Acoustic Stimulation/instrumentation , Cognition/physiology , Electrophysiology/instrumentation
SELECTION OF CITATIONS
SEARCH DETAIL