Tympanometry

ABR, or Auditory Brainstem Response and ASSR, or Auditory Steady State Response, are reliable hearing tests that are significantly different from traditional auditory tests like Pure Tone Audiometry and Tympanometry. The ABR tests are particularly useful for newborn babies, young adults or elders who do not have the ability to properly communicate their responses during traditional hearing tests. For example, an adult patient with a head injury is likely to require ABR test to assess any hearing loss.

In the ABR test, the child or adult does not have to respond to sounds actively through a press of a button or raising their hands. In addition, they need not be awake while the test is being performed, with newborn babies typically given an anesthetic so that they stay relaxed while the test is being conducted.

The ABR test is a completely safe and comfortable procedure, with no discomfort experienced by the patient at any stage. This advanced diagnostic test is commonly used alongside hearing aids assessments to ensure accurate hearing evaluation. The entire process is completed within approximately 2 hours, and patients can return to their normal routine immediately after the test.