Der Einfluss nichtpathologischer Faktoren auf die Latenz der Welle V gemessen mit dem BERAphon® im Rahmen des universellen Hörscreenings bei Neugeborenen

Nonpathologic Factors Influencing Auditory Brainstem Potentials Recorded Using the Time-Course-Step Stimulus Algorithm in Newborn Infants

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  • Einleitung: Die BERAphon® Untersuchung ist ein geeignetes Messverfahren für das universelle Hörscreening bei Neugeborenen. Ziel der vorliegenden Studie war es zu beurteilen, inwiefern die nichtpathologischen Faktoren die Messergebnisse der BERAphon®-Untersuchung beeinflussen. Methode: Der Zeitgangreiz besteht aus jeweils 6, in 5ms Abstand aufeinanderfolgenden Klicks, mit in 10dB Schritten aufsteigender Intensität. [Finkenzeller, 1984]. Im Rahmen eines universellen Hörscreening bei Neugeborenen wurden die Ergebnisse der BERAphon®-Untersuchung anEinleitung: Die BERAphon® Untersuchung ist ein geeignetes Messverfahren für das universelle Hörscreening bei Neugeborenen. Ziel der vorliegenden Studie war es zu beurteilen, inwiefern die nichtpathologischen Faktoren die Messergebnisse der BERAphon®-Untersuchung beeinflussen. Methode: Der Zeitgangreiz besteht aus jeweils 6, in 5ms Abstand aufeinanderfolgenden Klicks, mit in 10dB Schritten aufsteigender Intensität. [Finkenzeller, 1984]. Im Rahmen eines universellen Hörscreening bei Neugeborenen wurden die Ergebnisse der BERAphon®-Untersuchung an 415 gesunden Neugeborenen analysiert. Gesucht wurde nach möglichen Korrelationen zwischen der Latenz der Welle V, dem Geschlecht, der Schwangerschafts-dauer, dem Alter des Kindes, des Apgar-Score, dem Kopfumfang und des Nabelschnur-pH. Ergebnisse: Die Schwangerschaftsdauer und der Kopfumfang korrelierten signifikant mit der Latenzzeit der Welle V. Im Gegensatz zu vorausgegangenen Studien korrelierte auch der Nabelschnur-pH signifikant mit der absoluten Latenz der Welle V. Keine Korrelation fand sich zwischen der Latenz der Welle V und Faktoren wie Geschlecht, Alter des Kindes und dem Apgar-Score . Schlussfolgerung: Die Latenz der Welle V, gemessen mit dem die BERAphon®, wird nur in sehr geringem Maß von der Schwangerschaftsdauer und dem Kopfumfang beeinflusst. Darüber hinaus kann aus dem Messergebnis im Rahmen des Neugeborenen Hörscreening zusätzlich Information über den Reifungsgrad der Hörbahn gewonnen werden.show moreshow less
  • Introduction: A new method of recording Brainstem Auditory Potentials in Newborn Infants is using the time course step stimulus algorithm developed by Finkenzeller, 1994. The purpose of this investigation was to study the influence of nonpathologic factors in new-born infants on the auditory brainstem response (ABR) recorded using the time-course-step stimulus algorithm. This algorithm depends on applying stimulus at a very high rate allowing threshold determination in a very short time (Shehata-Dieler er al, 2000). Material and Methods: WithinIntroduction: A new method of recording Brainstem Auditory Potentials in Newborn Infants is using the time course step stimulus algorithm developed by Finkenzeller, 1994. The purpose of this investigation was to study the influence of nonpathologic factors in new-born infants on the auditory brainstem response (ABR) recorded using the time-course-step stimulus algorithm. This algorithm depends on applying stimulus at a very high rate allowing threshold determination in a very short time (Shehata-Dieler er al, 2000). Material and Methods: Within the framework of a universal new born hearing screening program, 415 new-borns, 202 males and 213 females, were examined using the CRESCENDO® Hearing Screener (Finkenzeller, 1994) based on a clinical ABR system operating with a time-course-step stimulus algorithm. ABR is elicited using click sequences. Each sequence consists of 6 clicks rising in intensity from 10 to 60 dB. The inter-stimulus interval within a sequence is 5 ms. The sequences repetition rate is 14/s. The stimulus is delivered through a special head phone with integrated recording electrodes. 500-1000 sweeps were averaged for each measure. The measurements were performed on one ear in normal infants (N = 388 infants) and on both ears in infants treated on intermediate-care unit (N = 27 infants). The age of the infants ranged from 9 hours to 17 day at the time of the measurement. The influence of gender, gestational age, chronological age, Apgar scores at 0 , 5, 10 minutes, umbilical-cord-pH and head circumference on the absolute latency of wave V at 40dB were analysed using multiple regression analysis. Results: The “pass”-criteria for the test were clear visible and reproducible peak V at 40dB The mean (± standard deviation) latency of wave V in female new-borns ( 8,38± 0,482 ms) was shorter than in male new-borns (8,47+/- 0,47 ms) but the gender did not significantly correlate with the wave V latency T= -1,05. The chronological age did not correlate significantly with wave V latency T=-1,29 . A significant correlation was found between the gestation age and wave V latency T= -5,33. No correlation was found between wave V latency and Apgar-score at 0 min. T=0,05; 5min. T=-1,27; 10 min. T=-0,44 . The head circumference showed to correlate significantly with the absolute latency of wave V , T= 2,82. Contrary to previous reports [Moya 1989] the pH of the umbilical-cord was also found to significantly correlate with the absolute latency of wave V, T=0,13. Conclusions: Gestation age and head circumference are measures for the maturation of the infant, and accordingly measures for the maturation of the auditory pathway. This can explain the shorter wave V latency with increasing gestation age [Starr et al. 1977; Buchwald et al. 1990]. At the same time the growing head circumference makes the hearing pathway longer resulting the positive correlation with the wave V age [Johnston et al. 1992] Opposed to [Maurizi et al. 1986] no correlation was found between wave V latency and the chronological age of the new-borns. This can be due to the design of this study. Each infant was measured only once which makes it difficult to judge on the development of the auditory pathway during the first days to weeks. Opposed to Moya et al. 1989, the umbilical-cord pH showed to correlate significantly positive with wave V latency. An explanation for this result could be that “limited” hypoxia during the gestation stimulates the development of the foetus [Wenderlein et al. 1994] and so shortens the conducting time through the auditory pathway. The results of this study showed that ABR recorded using the time-course-step stimulus algorithm offers a reliable measure for the maturation of the auditory pathway and can be used as a tool for universal hearing screening in new-born.show moreshow less

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Author: Gentiana I. C. Wenzel
URN:urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-4291
Document Type:Doctoral Thesis
Granting Institution:Universität Würzburg, Medizinische Fakultät
Faculties:Medizinische Fakultät / Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkrankheiten, plastische und ästhetische Operationen
Date of final exam:2002/11/05
Language:German
Year of Completion:2002
Dewey Decimal Classification:6 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften / 61 Medizin und Gesundheit / 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
Tag:BERAphon®; Hörscreening; Nichtpathologische Faktoren
ABR; Hearing Screening; Nonpathologic Factors; Time-Course-Step-Stimulus-Algorithm
Release Date:2003/01/22
Advisor:Univ.-Prof. Dr. med Jan Helms