The brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA) is an objective neurophysiological method for the evaluation of hearing threshold and diagnosis of retrocochlear lesions. The study aims to investigate the level of hearing in children with suspected hearing loss or pathological speech development.
The BERA test measures the response of the parts of the baby’s nervous system that affect hearing. The ABR test measures the response of the auditory nerve to sound. If a newborn or infant fails a hearing screening test or if hearing loss is suspected then it is performed.
Features of the BERA Test
1. This test is non-invasive. The BERA test can only be performed when the child is asleep, or relaxed.
2. If your baby is less than 6 months old, the BERA test can usually be done while he is asleep.
3. If your child is over the age of 7, the Berra test can usually be done while your child is awake and relaxed.
4. The test will take place in an Audiology department sound-treated room under anesthesia which means your child will need medicine to help them sleep during the entire test.
5. When anesthesia is required, there are special rules for taking food that must be followed. If these instructions are not followed then the test cannot be conducted.
6. When the test is performed under anesthesia, primary care providers will need to see your child to find out health history.
7. The test takes about 1 hour to 2 hours.
8. BERA test price may vary depending on the condition of the patient and the complexity of the procedure.
Who are eligible for the test?
The BERA test is used for children who are at a high risk of hearing loss or impairment. This may be caused due to several reasons such as:
· High bilirubin levels
· Hereditary congenital hearing loss
· Head injury
· Malformations and deformities of the face and head
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