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Universal Newborn Hearing Screening is carried out to identify potential hearing losses within hours of birth. This leads to quick detection and enables the severity of hearing loss to be fully diagnosed, leading to early intervention. This can reduce the average time for the fitting of a hearing aid from 18 months to 4 months allowing the child to enjoy benefits in speech, social and emotional development.
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Select one of the graphics or PDF links below for practical tips to help you screen successfully.
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Prior to testing
Is the baby available?
When was the baby last fed?
Is the baby well?
Where is the baby?
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Preparing the baby
Is the baby in an appropriate position?
Is the baby comfortable?
Inspect the ear
Where is the baby?
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Probe placement
The importance of correct probe
placement cannot be over emphasised.
It is crucial to the success of screening
newborns using OAEs. |
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