Role Of Bera In Evaluation Of Hearing Loss In Pediatric Age Population

ABSTRACT

Introduction:Hearing impairment in pediatric population specially in early age could affect their learning abilities, skills and communication. Early diagnosis is utmost important in these cases to prevent this disability permanently. Aims:In this study, we evaluate the role of BERA in early diagnosis of hearing impairment specially in high risk pediatric population.Materials and methods:A total 65 high risk cases below 12 years of age are included in the study and BERA was obtained and data obtained and analysed.Results:In our study, 40.9 % cases showed hearing impairment on BERA investigation. Severe to modied hearing loss was found in 2 4 cases (88.9 %).Conclusion:In our study, BERA is very simple, useful, reliable, screening tool specially in high risk and un-cooperative pediatric population for early diagnose and management of hearing loss.