Newborn and infant hearing loss: detection and intervention.American Academy of Pediatrics. Task Force on Newborn and Infant Hearing, 1998- 1999

Pediatrics. 1999 Feb;103(2):527-30. doi: 10.1542/peds.103.2.527.

Abstract

This statement endorses the implementation of universal newborn hearing screening. In addition, the statement reviews the primary objectives, important components, and recommended screening parameters that characterize an effective universal newborn hearing screening program.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Hearing Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Hearing Disorders / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mass Screening*