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of Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE), the sounds made by the Cochlea, is a
recommended procedure in the assessment of hearing in newborns. In 1993
the National Institutes of Health endorsed Universal Newborn Hearing
Screening and suggested OAE as an initial test.
OAE are an ideal test for this purpose. Results may be obtained in a matter of seconds. This non-invasive test may be performed by nursing personnel or trained volunteers and may be done in the intensive care or well baby nursery using portable equipment. IA was one of the first dealers in the country to sell products to measure OAE. We are able to help our clients establish screening protocols, create follow up procedures, analyze the test data and assess the cost of newborn hearing screening programs. Our product offerings in the area of OAE include many manufacturers. Intelligent Hearing Systems offer Distortion product, transient OAE's ipsi lateral suppression. IHS system can be configured specifically to each user. A combination system can be created with ABR / ASSR and OAE. MAICO offers handheld screening and diagnostic TEOAE and DPOAE system. This system is great for both the pediatric and adult population. Interacoustics has the NEW Eclipse OAE system available; TEOAE and DPAOE; with the option to add on diagnostic ABR .
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