Automated analysis of bone-conduction cortical auditory evoked potential in normal-hearing neonates
Análise automática do potencial evocado auditivo cortical por via óssea em neonatos norma-ouvintes
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.); 87 (3), 2021
Publication year: 2021
Abstract Introduction The cortical auditory evoked potential allows the possibility of objectively evaluating the entire auditory system, which is desirable in the pediatric population. Bone conduction auditory stimulation is recommended in the differential diagnosis of conductive hearing loss. However, there are not many studies of cortical auditory evoked potential using bone conduction. Objective The aim of this study was to characterize the response of cortical auditory evoked potential through bone conduction in normal-hearing neonates using an automated response analysis equipment. Methods This study included 30 normal-hearing neonates, without risk factors for hearing loss. The equipment used was the HEARlab automated response analysis and the cortical responses were evaluated at the frequencies of 500-4000 Hz through bone conduction, at intensity ranging from 0 to 60 dBnHL. The latencies and amplitudes were manually marked by experienced judges. Results Cortical auditory evoked potential responses were detected in 100% of the evaluated subjects and there was no difference regarding the cortical response of the neonates in relation to the variables of gender, ear and masking use. At an intensity of 60 dBnHL for the frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz the latencies were 234; 241; 239 and 253 ms and the amplitudes were 15.6; 8.4; 6.2; 6.3 µV. The mean thresholds were 23.6; 28; 31 and 33.1 dBnHL, respectively. Conclusion It was possible to measure the cortical auditory evoked potential response in the neonatal population using bone vibrator as sound transducer and to draw the profile of the cortical auditory evoked potential latencies and amplitudes by frequencies at the intensity of 60 dBnHL and at the threshold.
Resumo Introdução O potencial evocado auditivo cortical traz a possibilidade de avaliar de forma objetiva todo o sistema auditivo, o que é desejável na população infantil. A estimulação auditiva por condução óssea é recomendada no diagnóstico diferencial da perda auditiva condutiva. Entretanto, não há muitos estudos de potencial evocado auditivo cortical com o uso do vibrador ósseo. Objetivo Caracterizar a resposta do potencial evocado auditivo cortical por vibrador ósseo em neonatos normo-ouvintes com equipamento de análise automática de resposta. Metodologia A pesquisa incluiu 30 neonatos normo-ouvintes e sem fator de risco para deficiência auditiva. Foi usado o equipamento de análise automática de resposta HEARlab e foram avaliadas as repostas corticais na frequências de 500 a 4000 Hz por vibrador ósseo, na intensidade de 0 a 60 dBnNA. As latências e amplitudes foram marcadas manualmente por juízes experientes. Resultados Foram detectadas respostas de potencial evocado auditivo cortical em 100% dos sujeitos avaliados.