Risk Factors with Otoacoustic Emission and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response examinations in Infant

Abstract

Hearing loss in children can be caused by various risk factors and sometimes they overlap. These risk factors include a family history of hearing loss, TORCH infection (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex). Purpose: To describe an overview of risk factors in infants by OAE and AABR examination. Methods: This study is a retrospective observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. This study uses a secondary data source in the form of medical records of infants with hearing loss. The research was conducted at Dr.Soetomo Surabaya Hospital. Results: The most common risk factor was premature birth, 287 (79.1%). The least risk factors are toxoplasma, pneumonia, speech delay and Aminoglycosides 4 days as much as 1 (0.3%). Conclusion: risk factors for babies with hearing loss include: