Initial Otoacoustic Emission Hearing Screening Results in Newborns with Patent Ear Canals, Vernix Caseosa and Collapsed Ear Canals (original) (raw)

This study examines the results of initial otoacoustic emission (OAE) hearing screenings in newborns with patent ear canals, vernix caseosa, and collapsed ear canals. The results indicate that the presence of vernix caseosa and collapsed ear canals negatively impacts screening outcomes, leading to higher failure rates in OAE testing. The findings suggest the need for incorporating otoscopic examination prior to hearing screenings to reduce false positives and improve early hearing loss detection.