Is the hearing screening accurate?

Patient's question:

Failed check, I'm not sure if the re-examination results will pass for both. I'm unclear about the past treatment and its effectiveness: Untreated, what kind of assistance is expected: I hope the expert can help me speculate a bit.

Doctor's answer:

When newborns referred from hearing screening for auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, various conditions such as normal, mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss can reappear, which should not be considered unusual in clinical diagnosis.
Recommendation: Therefore, even if the screening instrument indicates "failed," it does not necessarily mean "deafness or hearing impairment." For safety, if there is suspicion of hearing loss, it is recommended to consult a pediatric audiologist in the otolaryngology department for further precise audiological examinations and tests. Additionally, long-term hearing monitoring and follow-up data may be necessary.

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