EARLY DETECTION AND LONGITUDINAL OUTCOMES OF HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN NICU GRADUATES AT SDM COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL

RASHMI KAMATH; TRIVENI DESAI; AISHWARAYA MANTHALE

doi:10.22159/ijcpr.2024v16i6.6001

Authors

RASHMI KAMATH Department of Paediatrics, Healthway Hospitals, Old Goa
TRIVENI DESAI Department of Paediatrics, Bidar Institute of Medical Science Bidar
AISHWARAYA MANTHALE Department of Paediatrics, Motherhood Hospital Whitefield Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2024v16i6.6001

Keywords:

NICU, Hearing impairment, Neonatal screening, Otoacoustic emissions, Early detection

Abstract

Objective: Hearing impairment is a prevalent congenital anomaly, particularly in neonates in NICUs, due to various risk factors. Early detection through screening programs is crucial for developmental outcomes.

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, involving 425 neonates. Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) testing was used for early detection and longitudinal outcome assessment.

Results: Out of 425 neonates, 95.3% passed the initial OAE screening. However, 4.7% failed, necessitating further evaluation. Notable risk factors included neonatal jaundice and perinatal asphyxia, particularly impacting neonates with lower birth weights.

Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of early and universal hearing screening in NICU settings, emphasizing the need for tailored protocols to address specific neonatal risks.

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