Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(5):326-328
Screening for hearing loss in newborns - what is the role of pediatricians?
- 1 Otorinolaryngologická klinika FN Ostrava
- 2 Oddělení neonatologie FN Ostrava
Early detection of hearing loss and consequent early rehabilitation with hearing aids or cochlear implants is crucial for the children’s development
and has been demonstrated in many studies. As the result, newborn hearing screening was implemented in many countries
worldwide. Hearing screening of all newborns has not been implemented in the Czech Republic yet. The authors summarize their experience
with implementation of the hearing screening within last three years in the North Moravia. They focus mainly on issues related to
organization of screening. They offer solutions and practical advices on how to proceed in implementing of the screening and what to
avoid, as well. They emphasize the need for long-term education of nurses and doctors of the newborn’s and children‘s departments
and practical pediatricians who are „front line“ and are the most important for the successful operation of the screening.
Keywords: hearing screening, newborn, otoacoustic emission, organization, pediatricians
Published: November 1, 2012 Show citation
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