The newborn hearing screening test aids in the early identification of babies who have irreversible hearing loss. This means that parents can obtain the help and advice they need straight now.
Every 1,000 babies, 1 to 2, are born with permanent hearing loss in either one or both ears. When a baby has spent more than 48 hours in intensive care, this rises to around 1 in 100. The vast majority of these babies are from families with no history of severe hearing loss. The development of infants can be profoundly impacted by permanent hearing loss. Early detection can improve the chances that these infants will acquire communication, language, and speech abilities. Additionally, it will enable children to benefit from early interactions with their families or careers.
Being unaffected by loud noises.
After he turns towards a sound at age six, not doing so.
Not using simple words like "mama" or "dada" by the time he turns one year old.
If he sees you, he turns to look at you; if you just say his name, he doesn't.
Appears to be able to hear some sounds but not others.
Infections, such as rubella or herpes simplex virus.
Premature birth.
Low birth weight.
Birth injuries.
Drug and alcohol use while pregnant.
Jaundice and Rh factor problems.
Maternal diabetes.
High blood pressure while pregnant, called preeclampsia.
The baby not having enough oxygen, called anoxia.
Genetics.
Managing and supervising other qualified experts who are performing screenings.
Choosing screening protocols for the NICU as well as the well-baby nursery.
Choosing equipment.
Conducting hearing tests.
Training and continuous monitoring of screening personnel competencies.
