description of various audiological assessment tests at bedside and via instruments for measurement of degree of hearing loss and help in identifying cause for hearing loss and type of hearing loss.
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is characterized by normal outer hair cell function but abnormal or absent auditory brainstem response, despite mild to profound hearing loss. A 27-year-old female presented with right-sided hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus for several years. Testing found normal outer hair cell function but abnormal auditory brainstem responses, consistent with progressive ANSD. Treatment options for ANSD are limited but may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, or speech therapy depending on the severity and progression of the hearing loss.
VEMP testing provides a method to evaluate otolith function in the inner ear by measuring electromyographic responses from the sternocleidomastoid (cVEMP) and inferior oblique ocular muscles (oVEMP) elicited by sound stimulation. cVEMP assesses the saccule and vestibular nerve pathway while oVEMP assesses the utricle pathway. VEMP testing is useful in clinical diagnosis of various vestibular disorders including neuritis, Meniere's disease, vestibular schwannoma, and more. Standardization of stimulation and recording methods is still needed for VEMP to be effectively utilized in clinical practice.
This document discusses the auditory steady-state response (ASSR), an auditory evoked potential used to estimate hearing thresholds. The ASSR uses modulated tones and statistical analysis to determine thresholds. It can be recorded from sleeping children and those without measurable auditory brainstem responses. While similar to ABRs, ASSRs analyze amplitude and phase in the frequency domain rather than waveform amplitude and latency. ASSRs also use repeated, modulated stimuli rather than clicks or tones. They provide more frequency-specific information and can estimate thresholds in more severe hearing losses than ABRs.
This document provides information about middle ear implants (MEIs). It discusses the different types of MEIs, including piezoelectric, electromagnetic, and electromechanical designs. It also describes partial and total MEIs based on the placement of the processor. Several key advances in MEI development from the 1930s to present day are highlighted. Requirements for MEI candidacy include having a moderate to severe sensorineural or conductive hearing loss, symmetrical audiogram, and residual cochlear function.
This document discusses acoustic reflex and tone decay testing. It defines acoustic reflex as a decrease in tympanic membrane compliance in response to sound stimulation that is measured using immittance testing. Acoustic reflex can be tested ipsi-laterally, stimulating and measuring the same ear, or contra-laterally, stimulating one ear and measuring the opposite ear. Tone decay measures the relaxation of the stapedius muscle between contractions in response to sustained tones and can help localize lesions. Abnormal decay at low frequencies suggests lesions of the auditory nerve or brainstem while decay at high frequencies suggests cochlear lesions.
OAE and BERA ( otoacoustic emissions and brainstem evoked response audiometry)Liju Rajan
Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are sounds produced by the inner ear that can be measured in the ear canal. There are different types of OAEs including spontaneous, stimulus frequency, transient evoked, and distortion product OAEs. OAEs are believed to be generated by outer hair cells in the cochlea and are reduced or absent when outer hair cell function is impaired. Brainstem auditory evoked response (BERA) testing objectively measures electrical activity in the auditory pathway generated in response to auditory stimuli. BERA waveforms provide information about auditory nerve and brainstem function. Abnormalities in BERA wave latencies, amplitudes, and morphology can indicate lesions
This document discusses tympanometry, which is a test used to measure the mobility or compliance of the eardrum and middle ear structures. It does this by measuring the impedance of the middle ear system as air pressure in the ear canal is varied. A tympanogram graphs compliance against pressure and can help diagnose various middle ear conditions. Normal tympanograms have a peak compliance at typical ear canal pressure, while other patterns indicate conditions like otitis media, ossicular problems, or Eustachian tube dysfunction. The document outlines the clinical significance of different tympanogram patterns and parameters measured.
The document discusses middle ear implants as a type of hearing aid for patients with mild to severe hearing loss. It describes two main types of transducers used in middle ear implants - electromagnetic and piezoelectric. Several implant devices are discussed, including the Vibrant Soundbridge, Middle Ear Transducer (MET), Carina, and Esteem. Clinical trial results for some devices show significant improvement in functional gain and patient satisfaction compared to conventional hearing aids.
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is characterized by normal outer hair cell function but abnormal or absent auditory brainstem response, despite mild to profound hearing loss. A 27-year-old female presented with right-sided hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus for several years. Testing found normal outer hair cell function but abnormal auditory brainstem responses, consistent with progressive ANSD. Treatment options for ANSD are limited but may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, or speech therapy depending on the severity and progression of the hearing loss.
VEMP testing provides a method to evaluate otolith function in the inner ear by measuring electromyographic responses from the sternocleidomastoid (cVEMP) and inferior oblique ocular muscles (oVEMP) elicited by sound stimulation. cVEMP assesses the saccule and vestibular nerve pathway while oVEMP assesses the utricle pathway. VEMP testing is useful in clinical diagnosis of various vestibular disorders including neuritis, Meniere's disease, vestibular schwannoma, and more. Standardization of stimulation and recording methods is still needed for VEMP to be effectively utilized in clinical practice.
This document discusses the auditory steady-state response (ASSR), an auditory evoked potential used to estimate hearing thresholds. The ASSR uses modulated tones and statistical analysis to determine thresholds. It can be recorded from sleeping children and those without measurable auditory brainstem responses. While similar to ABRs, ASSRs analyze amplitude and phase in the frequency domain rather than waveform amplitude and latency. ASSRs also use repeated, modulated stimuli rather than clicks or tones. They provide more frequency-specific information and can estimate thresholds in more severe hearing losses than ABRs.
This document provides information about middle ear implants (MEIs). It discusses the different types of MEIs, including piezoelectric, electromagnetic, and electromechanical designs. It also describes partial and total MEIs based on the placement of the processor. Several key advances in MEI development from the 1930s to present day are highlighted. Requirements for MEI candidacy include having a moderate to severe sensorineural or conductive hearing loss, symmetrical audiogram, and residual cochlear function.
This document discusses acoustic reflex and tone decay testing. It defines acoustic reflex as a decrease in tympanic membrane compliance in response to sound stimulation that is measured using immittance testing. Acoustic reflex can be tested ipsi-laterally, stimulating and measuring the same ear, or contra-laterally, stimulating one ear and measuring the opposite ear. Tone decay measures the relaxation of the stapedius muscle between contractions in response to sustained tones and can help localize lesions. Abnormal decay at low frequencies suggests lesions of the auditory nerve or brainstem while decay at high frequencies suggests cochlear lesions.
OAE and BERA ( otoacoustic emissions and brainstem evoked response audiometry)Liju Rajan
Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are sounds produced by the inner ear that can be measured in the ear canal. There are different types of OAEs including spontaneous, stimulus frequency, transient evoked, and distortion product OAEs. OAEs are believed to be generated by outer hair cells in the cochlea and are reduced or absent when outer hair cell function is impaired. Brainstem auditory evoked response (BERA) testing objectively measures electrical activity in the auditory pathway generated in response to auditory stimuli. BERA waveforms provide information about auditory nerve and brainstem function. Abnormalities in BERA wave latencies, amplitudes, and morphology can indicate lesions
This document discusses tympanometry, which is a test used to measure the mobility or compliance of the eardrum and middle ear structures. It does this by measuring the impedance of the middle ear system as air pressure in the ear canal is varied. A tympanogram graphs compliance against pressure and can help diagnose various middle ear conditions. Normal tympanograms have a peak compliance at typical ear canal pressure, while other patterns indicate conditions like otitis media, ossicular problems, or Eustachian tube dysfunction. The document outlines the clinical significance of different tympanogram patterns and parameters measured.
The document discusses middle ear implants as a type of hearing aid for patients with mild to severe hearing loss. It describes two main types of transducers used in middle ear implants - electromagnetic and piezoelectric. Several implant devices are discussed, including the Vibrant Soundbridge, Middle Ear Transducer (MET), Carina, and Esteem. Clinical trial results for some devices show significant improvement in functional gain and patient satisfaction compared to conventional hearing aids.
Stroboscopy is a technique used to visualize vocal fold vibration during phonation using synchronized flashing light. It allows observation of vibration in slow motion, providing real-time information about vibration and detection of vocal pathology. The flashing light is synchronized to the frequency of vocal fold vibration, producing a clear still image of the same portion of the vibratory cycle using the principles of persistence of vision and correspondence. Stroboscopy is essential for planning surgery and improving subtle laryngeal diagnoses. Key diagnostic findings include asymmetry of vibration with lesions like polyps and compromised glottic closure with nodules.
Tympanoplasty is defined as a procedure to eradicate disease in the middle ear and reconstruct the hearing mechanism, with or without grafting of the tympanic membrane. The goals are to achieve a dry ear and improve hearing by closing perforations and reconstructing the ossicular chain. Ossiculoplasty aims to correct ossicular chain abnormalities to improve hearing. Various graft materials, classifications of ossicular defects, surgical techniques, and complications are discussed.
Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a treatment for tinnitus that involves counseling and sound therapy to retrain connections between the auditory, limbic, and autonomic nervous systems. It categorizes patients based on factors like hearing loss and sound sensitivity and prescribes different sound therapy devices at appropriate levels. Counseling teaches patients about tinnitus mechanisms and helps reduce reactions. Studies show TRT improves tinnitus handicap in 78-96% of patients after 8-18 months of treatment.
BRAINSTEM EVOKED RESPONSE AUDIOMETRY (BERA), AUDIOTORY BRAINSTEM RESPONSE (ABR)Girish S
Neurologic objective, noninvasive test of auditory brainstem function in response to auditory (click) stimuli. It’s a set of seven positive waves recorded during the first 10 milli seconds after a click stimuli. They are labeled as I - VII. Also called Jewet bumps.
Pure tone audiometry is a test used to evaluate hearing thresholds across different frequencies. It involves presenting pure tones to a patient through headphones and determining the lowest volume they can detect at each frequency. Key information obtained includes the type, degree, and configuration of any hearing loss. PTA requires patient cooperation and provides an objective measure of hearing sensitivity. Proper testing conditions and techniques are important for accurate results.
The document discusses bone conduction hearing devices (BCHDs) and their components, functioning, advantages over conventional hearing aids, and surgical classifications. It provides details on the normal routes of bone conduction, components of acoustic and implantable hearing devices, pathophysiology of cochlear deafness addressed by implantable devices, and terminology used. It also outlines clinical indications and criteria for BCHDs as well as some limitations.
The document discusses the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices such as handwashing to prevent the spread of illnesses like COVID-19. It recommends washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Following basic hygiene protocols can help protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder where the inner ear can detect sound normally but has difficulties sending the sound information from the ear to the brain. It can affect people of any age and causes hearing loss of varying degrees as well as difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments. The causes are not fully known but may include damage to hair cells in the inner ear, nerves connecting the ear to the brain, or auditory pathways in the brain. Diagnosis involves tests like auditory brainstem response and otoacoustic emissions. While there is no cure, treatment options aim to improve speech understanding and may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, or FM systems.
The document discusses auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, which is used to evaluate hearing in newborns. ABR testing uses electrodes to measure electrical activity in the brainstem in response to auditory clicks or tones. It is an effective screening tool for detecting hearing loss, with a high sensitivity and specificity. ABR testing can identify abnormalities in the auditory nerve or brainstem that may indicate conditions like acoustic neuromas. It provides objective information about hearing thresholds and neural conduction in the auditory pathway.
Immittance audiometry uses measurements of acoustic impedance and admittance to assess middle ear function. It is a non-invasive and non-behavioral test. Key measures include tympanometry to evaluate the mobility of the eardrum and ossicular chain, and acoustic reflex thresholds to assess the function of the middle ear muscles and brainstem pathways. Abnormal immittance test results can help diagnose conditions like middle ear fluid, ossicular discontinuity, or retrocochlear lesions.
This document discusses various tests used to evaluate cochlear and vestibular function, including OAEs, VEMPs, and CCG. It provides details on:
- How OAEs are generated by healthy cochlea and the different types of OAE tests (TEOAE, DPOAE).
- How VEMPs record electrical potentials from neck and eye muscles in response to sound to evaluate vestibular pathways. Details are given on cervical and ocular VEMP procedures.
- How CCG uses lights on the head and shoulders with video recording to quantify vestibular-spinal reflexes during tests like Unterberger or Romberg maneuvers.
The petrous apex is a pyramid-shaped structure formed by the medial portions of the temporal bone. It contains several vascular and neural channels and is bounded by inner ear structures, petro-occipital fissure, petrosphenoidal fissure, internal carotid artery, and posterior cranial fossa. The petrous apex can be affected by developmental, inflammatory/infectious, neoplastic, vascular, and osseous dysplasia lesions. Common developmental lesions include cholesterol granulomas and cholesteatomas. Inflammatory lesions such as petrous apicitis result from medial extension of acute otitis media into the petrous apex.
The document discusses bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) in children. It notes that BAHA are indicated for bilateral conductive or mixed hearing loss when air conduction aids cannot be worn or surgery is unsuccessful, as well as unilateral hearing loss. The document reviews studies comparing BAHA to traditional bone conduction aids and air conduction aids, finding BAHA to be better tolerated and more effective in children. It also discusses that the BAHA softband provides the benefits of bone conduction without requiring surgery.
This document discusses vestibular schwannoma (VS), also known as acoustic neuroma. It provides details on:
1. The anatomy, pathology, genetics, histology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for VS. Common symptoms include unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Diagnosis involves audiometry, imaging like MRI and evaluation of cranial nerve function.
2. Surgical removal and stereotactic radiotherapy are common treatment options. Observation may be appropriate for older patients or small, slow-growing tumors not affecting hearing or brain function.
3. Comprehensive details are given on the staging, imaging, and growth patterns of VS to aid in predicting hearing loss, nerve damage and
Videonystagmography is also known as VNG, is a most advanced diagnostic test for a balance disorder. Individuals who feel dizzy and face difficulty in maintaining their balance and equilibrium should undergo the videonystagmography diagnostic test.
Inner ear malformations and ImplantationUtkal Mishra
This slide vividly describes relevant anatomy & embryology of cochlea. It gives the reader insights into various cochlear malformations & implantation.
Intra-operative monitoring during cochlear implant surgery provides important information to assess device function and proper electrode placement. Key aspects of monitoring include impedance measures to check for abnormalities, ECAP recordings to confirm device function, and X-rays or C-arm imaging to visualize electrode array position. Monitoring aids in detecting issues immediately and preserving any residual hearing. Remote monitoring allows audiologists to oversee testing from a separate location for more efficient use of time.
The document discusses the anatomy of the sinus tympani, a cavity located in the posterior region of the tympanic cavity. It describes how the sinus tympani was first named and discussed in 1820. It defines the two portions of the retrotympanum based on the position of the facial nerve. It outlines different shapes that the sinus tympani can take, including classical, confluent, partitioned, and restricted, and different types - A, B, and C - based on its extension in relation to the facial nerve. The shapes and types of the sinus tympani can influence the surgical approach used for cholesteatoma surgery.
This document provides information on assessing hearing loss through various tests. It defines key terms like sound, frequency, and pitch. Hearing tests aim to determine if there is a loss, the severity, and type (conductive, sensorineural, or mixed). Common tests include Rinne, Weber, and tuning fork tests to distinguish conductive from sensorineural loss. Pure tone audiometry measures air and bone conduction thresholds to create an audiogram and diagnose type and degree of loss. Masking may be used to ensure only the tested ear can respond.
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF HEARING AND VESTIBULAR SYSTEM.pptxRohit Bhardwaj
1) Tuning fork tests are used to evaluate hearing and differentiate between conductive and sensory neural hearing loss. Tests like Rinne, Weber, and bone conduction compare air and bone conduction.
2) Clinical assessment of balance involves observing spontaneous nystagmus, testing for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo with maneuvers like Hallpike, and evaluating gait, Romberg test, and cerebellar function.
3) Special tests are needed to fully evaluate hearing and identify type, degree, site of hearing loss and cause. Tuning fork tests provide preliminary information about conductive vs sensory issues.
Stroboscopy is a technique used to visualize vocal fold vibration during phonation using synchronized flashing light. It allows observation of vibration in slow motion, providing real-time information about vibration and detection of vocal pathology. The flashing light is synchronized to the frequency of vocal fold vibration, producing a clear still image of the same portion of the vibratory cycle using the principles of persistence of vision and correspondence. Stroboscopy is essential for planning surgery and improving subtle laryngeal diagnoses. Key diagnostic findings include asymmetry of vibration with lesions like polyps and compromised glottic closure with nodules.
Tympanoplasty is defined as a procedure to eradicate disease in the middle ear and reconstruct the hearing mechanism, with or without grafting of the tympanic membrane. The goals are to achieve a dry ear and improve hearing by closing perforations and reconstructing the ossicular chain. Ossiculoplasty aims to correct ossicular chain abnormalities to improve hearing. Various graft materials, classifications of ossicular defects, surgical techniques, and complications are discussed.
Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a treatment for tinnitus that involves counseling and sound therapy to retrain connections between the auditory, limbic, and autonomic nervous systems. It categorizes patients based on factors like hearing loss and sound sensitivity and prescribes different sound therapy devices at appropriate levels. Counseling teaches patients about tinnitus mechanisms and helps reduce reactions. Studies show TRT improves tinnitus handicap in 78-96% of patients after 8-18 months of treatment.
BRAINSTEM EVOKED RESPONSE AUDIOMETRY (BERA), AUDIOTORY BRAINSTEM RESPONSE (ABR)Girish S
Neurologic objective, noninvasive test of auditory brainstem function in response to auditory (click) stimuli. It’s a set of seven positive waves recorded during the first 10 milli seconds after a click stimuli. They are labeled as I - VII. Also called Jewet bumps.
Pure tone audiometry is a test used to evaluate hearing thresholds across different frequencies. It involves presenting pure tones to a patient through headphones and determining the lowest volume they can detect at each frequency. Key information obtained includes the type, degree, and configuration of any hearing loss. PTA requires patient cooperation and provides an objective measure of hearing sensitivity. Proper testing conditions and techniques are important for accurate results.
The document discusses bone conduction hearing devices (BCHDs) and their components, functioning, advantages over conventional hearing aids, and surgical classifications. It provides details on the normal routes of bone conduction, components of acoustic and implantable hearing devices, pathophysiology of cochlear deafness addressed by implantable devices, and terminology used. It also outlines clinical indications and criteria for BCHDs as well as some limitations.
The document discusses the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices such as handwashing to prevent the spread of illnesses like COVID-19. It recommends washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Following basic hygiene protocols can help protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder where the inner ear can detect sound normally but has difficulties sending the sound information from the ear to the brain. It can affect people of any age and causes hearing loss of varying degrees as well as difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments. The causes are not fully known but may include damage to hair cells in the inner ear, nerves connecting the ear to the brain, or auditory pathways in the brain. Diagnosis involves tests like auditory brainstem response and otoacoustic emissions. While there is no cure, treatment options aim to improve speech understanding and may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, or FM systems.
The document discusses auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, which is used to evaluate hearing in newborns. ABR testing uses electrodes to measure electrical activity in the brainstem in response to auditory clicks or tones. It is an effective screening tool for detecting hearing loss, with a high sensitivity and specificity. ABR testing can identify abnormalities in the auditory nerve or brainstem that may indicate conditions like acoustic neuromas. It provides objective information about hearing thresholds and neural conduction in the auditory pathway.
Immittance audiometry uses measurements of acoustic impedance and admittance to assess middle ear function. It is a non-invasive and non-behavioral test. Key measures include tympanometry to evaluate the mobility of the eardrum and ossicular chain, and acoustic reflex thresholds to assess the function of the middle ear muscles and brainstem pathways. Abnormal immittance test results can help diagnose conditions like middle ear fluid, ossicular discontinuity, or retrocochlear lesions.
This document discusses various tests used to evaluate cochlear and vestibular function, including OAEs, VEMPs, and CCG. It provides details on:
- How OAEs are generated by healthy cochlea and the different types of OAE tests (TEOAE, DPOAE).
- How VEMPs record electrical potentials from neck and eye muscles in response to sound to evaluate vestibular pathways. Details are given on cervical and ocular VEMP procedures.
- How CCG uses lights on the head and shoulders with video recording to quantify vestibular-spinal reflexes during tests like Unterberger or Romberg maneuvers.
The petrous apex is a pyramid-shaped structure formed by the medial portions of the temporal bone. It contains several vascular and neural channels and is bounded by inner ear structures, petro-occipital fissure, petrosphenoidal fissure, internal carotid artery, and posterior cranial fossa. The petrous apex can be affected by developmental, inflammatory/infectious, neoplastic, vascular, and osseous dysplasia lesions. Common developmental lesions include cholesterol granulomas and cholesteatomas. Inflammatory lesions such as petrous apicitis result from medial extension of acute otitis media into the petrous apex.
The document discusses bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) in children. It notes that BAHA are indicated for bilateral conductive or mixed hearing loss when air conduction aids cannot be worn or surgery is unsuccessful, as well as unilateral hearing loss. The document reviews studies comparing BAHA to traditional bone conduction aids and air conduction aids, finding BAHA to be better tolerated and more effective in children. It also discusses that the BAHA softband provides the benefits of bone conduction without requiring surgery.
This document discusses vestibular schwannoma (VS), also known as acoustic neuroma. It provides details on:
1. The anatomy, pathology, genetics, histology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for VS. Common symptoms include unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Diagnosis involves audiometry, imaging like MRI and evaluation of cranial nerve function.
2. Surgical removal and stereotactic radiotherapy are common treatment options. Observation may be appropriate for older patients or small, slow-growing tumors not affecting hearing or brain function.
3. Comprehensive details are given on the staging, imaging, and growth patterns of VS to aid in predicting hearing loss, nerve damage and
Videonystagmography is also known as VNG, is a most advanced diagnostic test for a balance disorder. Individuals who feel dizzy and face difficulty in maintaining their balance and equilibrium should undergo the videonystagmography diagnostic test.
Inner ear malformations and ImplantationUtkal Mishra
This slide vividly describes relevant anatomy & embryology of cochlea. It gives the reader insights into various cochlear malformations & implantation.
Intra-operative monitoring during cochlear implant surgery provides important information to assess device function and proper electrode placement. Key aspects of monitoring include impedance measures to check for abnormalities, ECAP recordings to confirm device function, and X-rays or C-arm imaging to visualize electrode array position. Monitoring aids in detecting issues immediately and preserving any residual hearing. Remote monitoring allows audiologists to oversee testing from a separate location for more efficient use of time.
The document discusses the anatomy of the sinus tympani, a cavity located in the posterior region of the tympanic cavity. It describes how the sinus tympani was first named and discussed in 1820. It defines the two portions of the retrotympanum based on the position of the facial nerve. It outlines different shapes that the sinus tympani can take, including classical, confluent, partitioned, and restricted, and different types - A, B, and C - based on its extension in relation to the facial nerve. The shapes and types of the sinus tympani can influence the surgical approach used for cholesteatoma surgery.
This document provides information on assessing hearing loss through various tests. It defines key terms like sound, frequency, and pitch. Hearing tests aim to determine if there is a loss, the severity, and type (conductive, sensorineural, or mixed). Common tests include Rinne, Weber, and tuning fork tests to distinguish conductive from sensorineural loss. Pure tone audiometry measures air and bone conduction thresholds to create an audiogram and diagnose type and degree of loss. Masking may be used to ensure only the tested ear can respond.
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF HEARING AND VESTIBULAR SYSTEM.pptxRohit Bhardwaj
1) Tuning fork tests are used to evaluate hearing and differentiate between conductive and sensory neural hearing loss. Tests like Rinne, Weber, and bone conduction compare air and bone conduction.
2) Clinical assessment of balance involves observing spontaneous nystagmus, testing for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo with maneuvers like Hallpike, and evaluating gait, Romberg test, and cerebellar function.
3) Special tests are needed to fully evaluate hearing and identify type, degree, site of hearing loss and cause. Tuning fork tests provide preliminary information about conductive vs sensory issues.
This document discusses hearing testing and different types of hearing loss. It provides information on:
1. Types of hearing loss including sensorineural, conductive, and mixed. Sensorineural involves the inner ear or auditory nerve while conductive involves structures that conduct sound.
2. Common bedside hearing tests like Rinne's test and Weber's test which can help identify conductive vs sensorineural hearing loss. Rinne's compares air and bone conduction while Weber's identifies lateralization.
3. Pure tone audiometry which formally measures hearing thresholds and can distinguish conductive from sensorineural loss by comparing air and bone conduction curves on an audiogram. Characteristic patterns indicate different types of hearing loss
Here are the comments on the hearing in the following cases:
1. Positive Rinne in each ear & Weber test referred equally to each ear:
- This indicates symmetrical hearing in both ears with normal hearing or bilateral equally reduced sensorineural hearing loss.
2. Negative Rinne on right & Weber referred to right:
- This suggests conductive hearing loss in the right ear.
3. Negative Rinne on left & Weber referred to left:
- This suggests conductive hearing loss in the left ear.
4. Negative Rinne bilaterally & Weber referred to left:
- This indicates conductive hearing loss in both ears, but worse in the left ear.
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This document summarizes key aspects of the auditory system and hearing assessment. It describes the organ of Corti and its components that transfer sound energy into electrical signals. Clinical tests for hearing assessment include tuning fork tests, pure tone audiometry to measure air and bone conduction thresholds, and speech audiometry. Special tests include impedance audiometry, short increment sensitivity index test, and evoked response audiometry like electrocochleography and auditory brainstem response. The document provides details on the procedures and clinical significance of these various hearing assessment methods.
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF HEARING & VESTIBULAR FUNCTION TESTSDr Harjitpal Singh
This document discusses various tests used to assess hearing and vestibular function. It begins by classifying hearing loss based on type, location, onset, degree and laterality. Tuning fork tests like Rinne's test and Weber's test are qualitative hearing tests that can indicate the type of hearing loss. Objective tests include pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and impedance audiometry. Pure tone audiometry determines the hearing threshold for different frequencies to evaluate the degree and configuration of hearing loss. Masking may be used during pure tone audiometry to isolate the test ear.
This document discusses tuning fork tests used to assess hearing. A tuning fork produces a constant pitch when struck and is used to test air and bone conduction. The Rinne test compares air and bone conduction, with Rinne positive indicating normal hearing and Rinne negative indicating conductive hearing loss. The Weber test assesses lateralization of sound to the better or worse hearing ear. Other tests discussed include Schwabach, ABC, Gelle's, Bing, and tests for malingering like Stenger's test. Tuning fork tests can help differentiate conductive from sensorineural hearing loss.
- Audiology evolved after WWII due to many soldiers suffering hearing loss from weapons. This led to the formation of aural rehabilitation centers.
- Early hearing tests were crude, using sounds like clapping. Modern clinical tests include finger friction, watch, speech recognition, and tuning fork tests.
- Tuning fork tests like Rinne and Weber are still commonly used due to their ease and ability to provide a rough estimate of hearing loss. Rinne compares air vs. bone conduction while Weber compares bone conduction between ears.
This document discusses diagnostic audiology techniques for assessing hearing and balance disorders. It describes both subjective tests like tuning fork tests and objective tests like pure tone audiometry. Tuning fork tests include Rinne's test, Weber's test, and others to qualitatively assess hearing loss type. Pure tone audiometry objectively measures hearing thresholds across frequencies to create an audiogram and diagnose hearing loss type and degree. Speech audiometry assesses speech understanding. Together these techniques provide diagnostic information about auditory function.
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1) Tuning fork tests are standard clinical tests used to evaluate hearing. The Rinne and Weber tests compare air and bone conduction to determine the type of hearing loss.
2) The Rinne test involves placing a vibrating tuning fork on the mastoid bone and then over the ear canal. A positive test indicates normal hearing while a negative test suggests conductive hearing loss.
3) The Weber test places a vibrating tuning fork in the middle of the head. If sound is heard equally, hearing is normal or there is bilateral deafness. If it lateralizes to the deafer ear, there is conductive hearing loss, while sensorineural hearing loss causes it to lateralize to the better hearing ear
This document provides an overview of approaches to deafness, including types and causes of hearing loss, diagnosing hearing loss through various tests, and managing different types of hearing loss. It discusses conductive hearing loss due to defects in the outer or middle ear, sensorineural hearing loss due to inner ear or nerve problems, and mixed hearing loss. Common causes include presbycusis, noise exposure, meningitis, and ototoxic drugs. Diagnostic tests include tuning fork tests, pure tone audiometry, impedance testing, and brainstem response audiometry. Management involves hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive devices, and training programs.
Pure tone audiometry is a subjective test that graphically records hearing loss both quantitatively and qualitatively using pure tone sounds of varying frequencies and intensities. It can identify if a subject has a hearing loss and determine the type of loss. The audiogram provides key information about a subject's hearing thresholds via air and bone conduction tests. It has limitations but remains an important initial test for evaluating hearing.
PHYSIOLOGY OF HEARING AND RELEVANT TESTS [Autosaved].pptxdeepanraj369475
This document summarizes physiology of hearing and relevant tests to assess hearing loss. It discusses how sound waves are produced, conduction of sound through the ear, and transduction of sound into neural signals. Tests to evaluate conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss are described, including tuning fork tests like Rinne and Weber, and audiometric tests like pure tone audiometry and speech audiometry. Clinical tests assess gross hearing ability while audiometric tests precisely measure hearing thresholds.
This document summarizes various tests used to evaluate hearing. It discusses tests of hearing thresholds like pure tone audiometry to determine the type and degree of hearing loss. Other tests discussed include tympanometry to assess middle ear function, otoacoustic emissions to evaluate cochlear outer hair cell function, and electrocochleography and BERA to objectively measure electrical responses in the cochlea and auditory nerve. The document provides details on the principles, procedures, and interpretations of these common audiological tests used to evaluate hearing.
This document discusses assessment of hearing through various tests and examinations. It provides information on:
1) Key facts about prevalence of hearing loss globally and projections for 2050 from WHO data.
2) Components of patient history taking and examinations for hearing assessment, including audiometric tests like pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry.
3) Interpretation of audiometry results and how to identify types of hearing loss like conductive, sensorineural, and mixed based on air and bone conduction thresholds.
The document discusses the physical examination of the ear, including inspection of the external ear, otoscopy, and evaluation of gross auditory acuity. It also outlines several diagnostic evaluations used to indirectly measure the auditory and vestibular systems, such as audiometry, tympanometry, auditory brainstem response testing, electronystagmography, and sinusoidal harmonic acceleration testing. Middle ear endoscopy is also described as a method to examine the middle ear structure.
Tuning fork tests are used in audiology and otology to distinguish between conductive and sensorineural hearing losses. Common tuning fork tests include the Weber test, Rinne test, Schwabach test, and Bing test. The Weber test identifies unilateral hearing loss by determining whether a vibrating tuning fork placed on the forehead is heard best in one ear or centered. The Rinne test compares bone conduction to air conduction to diagnose conductive hearing loss. The Schwabach and Bing tests further evaluate bone conduction abilities. Tuning fork tests provide valuable information but have limitations and require proper technique for accurate results.
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2. • An Audiological evaluation is a series of diagnostic
procedures used to determine the type, degree,
and configuration of hearing loss.
• The goal of this evaluation is to develop a
treatment plan that is unique to the patient’s needs
in order to improve their communication skills.
4. Bedside hearing assessment
useful for assessing
• 1. Type of hearing loss – conductive/ sensorineural/
mixed
• 2. Degree of hearing loss
• 3. Approximate site of pathology
Limitations
• 1. Not accurate
• 2. Subjective test
• 3. Requires patient’s cooperation
• 4. Cannot be performed in unconscious patients and
children <5 year olds.
5. I. VOICE TEST (FREE-FIELD SPEECH TEST)
• Can usually detect hearing loss >30 dB with a false
positive rate of 13%
• Test is done with patient facing forward and
examiner stationed opposite to the test ear or
behind the patient.
• Patient should not be able to see examiner’s lip
movements. Non-test ear should be masked to
prevent participation.
6. • Test is performed at 2 feet (one arm distance) and
then at 6 inches. And the voices used are loud
voice, conversational voice and whisper.
• If the patient can hear a whisper at 2 feet the
hearing is considered normal.
7. II. TUNING FORK TESTS
• Tuning forks used for hearing assessment: 256, 512 and
1024 Hz.
• 512 Hz tuning fork is the best as:
the frequency falls in the range of speech frequency
sound lasts longer (1024 Hz has a faster decay)
produces less overtones* (256 Hz produces more
overtones)
*Overtones are frequencies above the fundamental
frequency
Tones < 256 Hz tend to enhance perception by the
production of vibrations
8. Activation of tuning fork:
• Struck at a point about one-third of the length of
the prong from the free end (to minimize
overtones)
• Struck against a firm surface like the elbow or the
thenar eminence of the palm and not a hard
surface like a table (to minimize overtones and
prevent internal fractures in the tuning fork)
• If the vibrations are felt in the stem of the tuning
fork, it indicates production of overtones.
9.
10. 1. RINNE’S TEST
• False positive rate 20%
• Strike the tuning fork against the elbow and place it
over the mastoid process of the patient and when
he stops hearing the sound place it in front of the
external auditory canal. If the patient can still hear
it indicates that the air conduction is better than
the bone conduction.
11. Interpretation:
• Rinne’s positive: AC>BC -- Normal &Sensorineural
hearing
• Rinne’s negative: BC>AC -- Conductive hearing loss
• False negative: Profound ipsilateral hearing loss
(Patient does not perceive any sound by air
conduction but responds to bone conduction due
to transcranial stimulation of the contralateral
cochlea.)
12. 2. WEBER’S TEST
• Low sensitivity and specificity
Procedure
• Only 512 Hz tuning fork used. Activated tuning fork
is placed on the vertex/ root of nose/ upper central
incisors. The patient is asked which ear hears the
sound better.
Interpretation
• Normal: Central
• Conductive deafness: lateralized to the worse ear
• Sensorineural deafness: lateralized to the better ear
• Weber’s lateralizes at a difference in threshold of
only 5 dB between the two ears
13. Causes of lateralization in conductive deafness
1. Ambient noise theory:
In conductive hearing loss ambient sounds present in
the atmosphere are not heard and hence, the tuning
fork is heard better.
2. Theory of dispersion:
When sound from the vibrating tuning fork reaches
the middle ear it disperses in all directions – towards
the cochlea and towards the external auditory canal.
In conductive hearing loss, the sound does not get
dispersed to the exterior due to the middle ear
pathology.
14. 3. SCHWABACH Test
• Once popular but no longer is in use.
• It compares pts. hearing sensitivity with that of an
examiner (assuming that he/she has a normal hearing).
• The fork is set into vibration, stem is placed alternately
against the mastoid process of the pt. and the examiner.
Here meatus is not closed.
• Vibratory energy of the tines of fork decreases
overtime, making the tone softer
• Pt. should indicate whether the tone is heard or not
each time
• When the pt. no longer hears the tone, examiner
immediately places the stem behind his or her own ear
and using a watch, notes the number of seconds the tone
is audible after the pt. stops hearing it
15. Inference
• Normal Schwabach: Both pt. & examiner stop
hearing the tone at approximately the same time.
Patient has normal BC
• Diminished Schwabach: Pt. stop hearing the sound
much sooner than the examiner. Patient BC is
impaired/SNHL
16. 4. ABSOLUTE BONE CONDUCTION TEST
(Modification of Schwabach test)
Prerequisite: Examiner has normal hearing
Procedure
• Press the tragus and place the vibrating tuning fork on the
mastoid. Ask the patient to raise his hand when he stops hearing
the sound and then the tuning fork is transferred to the mastoid
of the doctor.
Interpretation
• Doctor can hear the sound -- bone conduction of patient is
reduced (SNHL)
• Doctor cannot hear sound -- bone conduction is normal
17. Pure Tone audiometry
• Pure tone sound : It is produced when an object
vibrates in a fixed frequency.
• AIMS OF PTA :
1. definite hearing loss
2. CHL/SNHL/MHL
3. degree of hearing loss
4. to compare pre-op n post-op results
5. medicolegal purpose
18. • Consists of –
1. Audio-oscillator
2. Attenuator dial
3. Earphones/ Bone
conduction vibrators
PROCEDURE OF PTA
1. Air conduction tests
2. Bone conduction
tests
19. Defining Threshold
• Hearing threshold is defined as
“the lowest sound pressure level at which
under specified conditions , a person gives a
predetermined percentage of correct responses on
repeated trials”
In clinical use : predetermined percentage is 50%
20. PRE-REQUISITES OF AIR CONDUCTION TESTS
• Better ear is tested first
• Begin with 1000 Hz followed
by 2000, 4000, 8000, 1000,
then 500, 250
• 5 up 10 down
• 3 out of 5 responses correct
21. BONE CONDUCTION TESTS
Cochlea can be stimulated by-
• Compressional/ Distortional Bone Conduction
• Inertial Bone conduction
• Osseotympanic Bone conduction
CONDITIONS FOR BONE CONDUCTION TESTS
• Calibration
• Reasonably noiseless test environment
• Placement of bone conduction vibrators
1. mastoid placement
2. frontal placement
22. MASTOID PLACEMENT
• Bone conduction vibrators placed
over mastoid bone
• Test ear : uncovered by
headphones
• Non- test ear : covered to deliver
the masking sound
FRONTAL PLACEMENT
• Vibrator over frontal bone & fixed
with an elastic headband.
• Frontal placement results superior
than mastoid placement due to less
variation of amount of tissue
between vibrator & skull base.
• But mastoid more sensitive area
23. MASKING
• Each ear has to be tested separately & individually
• Contralateral masking : presenting a noise to non-
test ear so that non-test ear is acoustically blocked
& doesn’t participate in hearing test.
• In air conduction tests masking should always be
done while testing with sounds of >45dB.
• In bone conduction tests masking should always be
done ideally.
24. HOW MUCH TO MASK
• Noise used for masking should –
- be loud enough to prevent the tone from test
ear reaching & stimulating non-test ear
- not so loud that it will pass over to test ear &
influence or mask sensitivity of test ear.
• Both overmasking & undermasking should be
avoided.
25. TYPES OF MASKING SOUNDS
• WHITE NOISE
• NARROW BAND NOISE
• COMPLEX NOISE
26. • The Audiogram
• Frequency : x-axis
• Intensity : y-axis
• Moving left to right,
frequency increases;
moving top to
bottom, intensity
increases
27. SEVERITY OF HEARING LOSS
Normal: upto 25 dB
Mild: 26-40 dB
Moderate: 41-55 dB
Moderately severe: 56-70
dB
Severe: 71-90 dB
Profound: + 91 dB
28. • PTA OF CONDUCTIVE DEAFNESS
AC
threshold>30dB.
BC threshold<20
dB.
A-B gap>25 dB.
29. • PTA OF SENSORINEURAL DEAFNESS
AC threshold>30
dB.
BC threshold>20
dB.
A-B gap<20 dB.
30. • PTA OF MIXED DEAFNESS
AC
threshold>45
dB.
BC
threshold>20
dB.
A-B gap>20 dB.
31. LIMITATIONS OF P.T.A.
• 1.AUDIOGRAMS ARE VERY OFTEN INACCURATE.
a)Improper technique- masking, placement.
b)Improper test condition-RNTE.
c)Improper test instrument- calibration.
d)Improper examiner.
• 2.A SUBJECTIVE & TIME-CONSUMING TEST.
• 3.IT DOES NOT ASSESS ALL FEATURES OF HEARING(
frequency discrimination, temporal resolution)
32. • 4.IT DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE NATURE OF THE
PATHOLOGY.
• 5.BONE CONDUCTION TEST DOES NOT ASSESS THE
TRUE SENSORINEURAL RESERVE.
• 6.MANY SOURCES OF VARIANCES IN THE TEST
RESULTS THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO HEARING.
33. IMPEDANCE AUDIOMETRY
• Objective differentiation between CHL & SNHL
Principle
• When sound energy travels from one medium to other,
there is loss of sound energy as it is reflected off from
the surface of second medium.
• Medium 1 : Air has low impedance
• Medium 2 : cochlear fluid has high impedance
• In our auditory system : Middle ear acts as the
impedance matching device such that most of the
sound energy coming from air is transmitted to
cochlear fluid.
34. • Measurement of change of impedance of the
middle ear at the plane of tympanic membrane as a
result of change in air pressure in the external
auditory meatus
• Y-axis : compliance
• X-axis : air pressure
35. 1) Probe with 3 apertures
Probe tone 220 or 260
Hz
Microphone amplifier
assembly & requisite
measuring system
Air pump manometer
• 2) Hermetically sealed
external auditory meatus
INSTRUMENTS
36. Perfect sealing of
meatus
EAC pressure is first
increased to +200 mm
H2O pressure
Pressure is then
changed to 0 and then
to -600 mm H2O
pressure &
corresponding
compliances are then
measured at +150,
+100 ------0---- -150, -
200
37. • PARAMETERS TO BE ESTIMATED
Measurement of static compliance
Measurement of middle ear pressure
Type & shape of tympanogram
38. Static compliance-
• NORMAL : 0.35 to 1.4ml
Abnormally high > 2.5ml
Abnormally low < 0.28ml
• Least reliable parameter -Wide range of
normalcy value
• - overlap of
value btw normal and pathological ear
High compliance,
•Tympanic membrane is
thinned or scarred
•Ossicular chain
discontinuity
•Post stapedectomy
Low compliance,
•Otosclerosis
•Fixed malleus syndrome,
•Tympanosclerosis
•Secretory otitis media
•Tumors of middle ear
•Thickened tympanic
membrane
Pathologies with normal
compliance,
•Eustachian tube
dysfunction without
secretory otitis media
39. • Measurement of middle ear pressure
• It is the pressure of air inside middle ear cavity at
which ear function most effectively i.e. transmit the
highest amount of sound.
• Normal range +50 to -50mm of water
• ET dysfunction very common in children : 25 to -
100mmH20
41. Fallacies of tympanometry
• When there are two pathologies present at the
same time impedance only represent laterally
situated pathology
• Static compliance is more fallacious than middle
ear pressure
• If 2 pathologies present, static compliance
represent the more lateral pathology
• Example- OTOSCLEROSIS +ET dysfunction
Middle ear pressure : Negative ; Compliance : Less
Mistaken for Otitis media
42. Brainstem evoked response
audiometry
• Objective, noninvasive,
electrophysiological test
• Structural & functional
integrity of auditory
pathway
• Represents synchronous
neural activity generated by
8th N. and neural centres
and tracts in brainstem that
are responsive to auditory
stimuli
43. Principles
• When sound reaches cochlea, it is converted in to
electrical impulse and passes from cochlea to
auditory cortex
• Passage of impulse though this pathway generates
electrical activity, which can be monitored by
placing surface electrodes on vertex or scalp
• Wave form can be studied with regards to latency,
amplitude and wave morphology
44.
45. Method of recording BERA
• Elicited by a click stimulus 50-60 dB intensity above
average pure tone hearing level
• Recorded by-
1. active electrode (red) : vertex
2. reference electrode(white/black) :
mastoid/earlobe of ipsilateral ear
3. ground electrode(green) : over forehead just
above nasion
46. •Evoked response elements
1. Short latency response (SLR)-
10 millisec, records response generated in brain stem
2. Middle latency response (MLR)-
10-50 millisec
3. Late latency response(LLR)-
50-500 millisec
49. Wave V
• Most reliable and easily
identifiable
• Hallmark: Appears before
all waves; sharp negative
deflection immediately foll
the peak
• 5.6-5.85 ms in normal
• Only one identifiable at
threshold with variable
amplitude
50. Key Facts
• Latency: Onset of stimulus – Peak of
wave (Ms)
• Interwave latency: time interval
between 2 waves of same ear ( wave
I to V: 4 ms in adult, 5 ms In
newborns)
when lesion between 8th N and
brainstem
• Interaural latency: Time interval
between 2 ears of same wave (max
0.3 ms). If >0.4 ms – Retrocochlear
lesion
• Conductive HL: Graph shifts to
right but interwave latencies normal
51.
52. USES
1. Detection & quantification of deafness in
difficult to test pt
2. Identification of site of lesion in retro-cochlear
pathology
3. Study of central auditory disorders
4. Study of maturity of central nervous system
53. Limitations
• Cost & needs special training
• Interpretation is subjective
• Lack of frequency specificity
• Time consuming
54. AUDITORY
STEADY
STATE
RESPONSE
(ASSR)
• Auditory evoked potential test that can be
used to objectively predict frequency specific
hearing threshold in all patients irrespective
of age, mental state and the degree of
hearing loss.
• Pure tone sound is modulated( in the
amplitude domain (by turning the sound off
and or alternately) and in the frequency
domain (like warbling the tone).
55. Modulation of the pure tone sound stimulus
Narrows down the spectral splatter
Very restricted narrow area of the basilar membrane is stimulated.
Rate of modulation
• 20Hz- response is elicited from the cortical areas of the central auditory
nervous system,
• 20 to 50Hz- response is elicited from the sub-cortical regions of the
central auditory nervous system (midbrain and thalamus, (i.e., the portion
of the auditory pathway the generates the MLR)
• >60Hz- response is elicited from brainstem
56. Carrier frequency (CF)
• Frequency of sound the hearing
threshold of which is being
ascertained, i.e., it is the test
frequency and is of 500Hz, 1000Hz,
2000Hz and 4000Hz.
Modulation frequency (MF)
• Number of times the carrier
frequency (CF) is being modulated
per second, i.e., 90 times (90Hz) or
100 times (100Hz).
57.
58. Puretone sounds (CF) of 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz and 4000Hz are usually used for
ASSR recording.
The sound is modulated e.g., 90 times a second (90Hz modulation frequency) and
the evoked neural response is pre-amplified, filtered, sampled and analysed
Computer analyses the consistency of the response and determines whether the
sound has been heard or not.
Best results – when each frequency is tested separately at different modulations
59.
60. Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
• Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are sounds generated
from the cochlea transmitted across the middle ear
to the external ear canal, where they can be
recorded.
• The production of an OAE is a marker for inner ear
health and a simple way to screen for hearing loss.
• The primary purpose of otoacoustic
emission (OAE) tests is to determine cochlear
status, specifically hair cell function.
61. Two types of OAE:
• Spontaneous OAE (SOAE), which occur
continuously without external stimuli
• Evoked OAE (EOAE), which requires an acoustic
stimulus prior to its measurement.
Cochlear amplifier theory – by David Kemp
as the traveling wave peaks at its frequency-specific
point in the basilar membrane, the outer hair cells
(OHC) produce a secondary disruption of the basilar
membrane, amplifying the signal to the brain. also
generates a byproduct lower amplitude wave that
travels back along the membrane, through the
middle ear, and emerges out the external ear canal
as an OAE.
62. • Spontaneous otoacoustic emissions (SOAE) are
sounds generated from the ear without an acoustic
stimulus and can be measured with microphones
placed in the external ear canal. Their frequencies
are between 500 Hz to 4,500 Hz.
• Evoked otoacoustic emissions (EOAE) can be
evoked utilizing three different acoustic stimuli:
transient evoked, stimulus-frequency, and
distortion product. Transient evoked and distortion
product otoacoustic emissions are the most
commonly used techniques for a newborn hearing
screening.
63. • Transient-evoked OAE (TEOAE) are evoked using a
click or tone-burst stimuli.
• A click stimulus has an abrupt onset, short
duration, and covers a broad frequency range up to
4 kHz to evoke responses from multiple nerve
fibers.
• tone burst stimuli delivered at a narrower
frequency range, especially at lower frequencies, to
obtain more frequency-specific responses.
64. • Stimulus-frequency OAE (SFOAE) is evoked by a
single pure tone stimulus. However, the response
emission occurs at the same frequency as the
stimulus and is hard to distinguish from residual
stimulus energy. Thus, there is limited clinical use
for this technique.
• Distortion-product OAE (DPOAE) is evoked using
two simultaneous pure tone stimuli (f1 and f2).
• Unlike TEOAE, which provides an overall view of
cochlear function across a broad range of
frequencies, DPOAE can be customized to assess
frequencies that match the patient’s
audiogram and are more sensitive for detecting
high-frequency hearing loss.
65. • Studies have shown a stimulus level of 55 to 65 dB
intensity, 10 dB difference between the two tones,
the frequency range between 2000 Hz and 8000 Hz,
and a frequency ratio (f2/f1) of 1.2 provides the
best accuracy in separating normal hearing patients
from those with hearing loss.
• When measuring the DPOAE, the largest response
emission should occur at the frequency calculated
from the formula: 2f1-f2. Thus, the advantage of
DPOAE is that the response emission occurs at a
frequency different from the two pure tone stimuli,
which makes its measurement easily
distinguishable
66.
67. Uses
• OAE could be measured from patients with a
normally functioning cochlea but not from those
with hearing impairments with thresholds over 30
dB HL, illustrating the potential of using OAE as a
hearing test.
• OAE are also very sensitive in detecting mild
hearing impairment. Damage to the outer hair cells
from noise trauma or ototoxic medications can
appear on OAE before presenting on an audiogram.
68. limitations of OAE screening are the
• lack of specificity. There is a risk of false positives
due to contamination from other sounds, either
from the test environment or internal sounds such
as breathing and swallowing
• challenging to distinguish OAE from background
noise.
• Since OAE travel through the middle ear, they can
also be affected by any middle ear disease, such as
middle ear effusion.
• OAE may not be measurable in children with
adhesive otitis even though the OHCs are
healthy. Thus, OAE cannot distinguish between
conductive hearing loss and sensorineural loss.