Patient's question:
My son, who is 45 days old, had his hearing re-examination yesterday and did not pass. Is this hearing loss?Doctor's answer:
Don't worry, be patient. Newborn hearing screening is an objective, rapid, and non-invasive examination performed using electrophysiological techniques such as auditory brainstem response (ABR), otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and acoustic impedance during natural sleep or in a quiet state after birth. The test usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Newborns need to undergo their initial hearing screening within 48 hours after birth. Those who do not pass the initial screening will be retested within 42 days. Children who fail the 42-day retest should undergo diagnostic hearing within about 3 months. Children diagnosed with hearing impairment should promptly seek appropriate medical and assistive interventions from experts at the hospital.