Brinsmead TL, Jardine L, Thomas D. Is Automated Auditory Brainstem Response Hearing Screening Predictive of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? Maced J Med Sci. 2010;3(1):32-36. Epub 2010 Feb 15. doi.10.3889/MJMS.1957-5773.2010.0085. [Eng Abstract]

Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences [International Peer Reviewed]

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Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2010 Mar 15; 3(1):32-36.

doi:10.3889/MJMS.1857-5773.2010.0085

Clinical Science

Is Automated Auditory Brainstem Response Hearing Screening Predictive of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?

Tammy Lee Brinsmead, FRACP, Luke Jardine, FRACP, Delene Thomas, RN EM

Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Objective. To determine the incidence of unilateral deficits on newborn hearing screening in babies who have died of SIDS.

Methods. Records of universal newborn hearing screening outcomes for the state of Queensland, from October 1, 2004 to December 31, 2006, were accessed. A list of all sudden, unexplained infant deaths in the period January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006 was acquired from the Queensland State Coroner. For each child whose death was attributed to SIDS, individual hearing screening results were reviewed. The screening process in Queensland utilises Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) equipment.

Results. Between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006, 44 deaths in Queensland were attributed to SIDS. Only 18 of the 44 babies who died with SIDS had had their hearing screened. All 18 passed the hearing screen. Of the remaining 26 babies who died with SIDS who did not have their hearing screened: 25 were born in places that did not practice routine screening at the time of their births; one infant of the list from the coroner could not be located on the lists of births.

Conclusion. In Queensland there is no association with failing a hearing screening test and dying with SIDS.

Key words: Neonatal; infant; hearing screening; automated auditory brainstem response; AABR; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; SIDS.

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