RESEARCH ARTICLE
Auditory Evoked Potential Response and Hearing Loss: A Review
M. P Paulraj*, 1, Kamalraj Subramaniam 1, Sazali Bin Yaccob 1, Abdul H. Bin Adom 1, C. R Hema2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
First Page: 17
Last Page: 24
Publisher ID: TOBEJ-9-17
DOI: 10.2174/1874120701509010017
Article History:
Received Date: 12/7/2014Revision Received Date: 13/9/2014
Acceptance Date: 18/9/2014
Electronic publication date: 27 /2/2015
Collection year: 2015
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Abstract
Hypoacusis is the most prevalent sensory disability in the world and consequently, it can lead to impede speech in human beings. One best approach to tackle this issue is to conduct early and effective hearing screening test using Electroencephalogram (EEG). EEG based hearing threshold level determination is most suitable for persons who lack verbal communication and behavioral response to sound stimulation. Auditory evoked potential (AEP) is a type of EEG signal emanated from the brain scalp by an acoustical stimulus. The goal of this review is to assess the current state of knowledge in estimating the hearing threshold levels based on AEP response. AEP response reflects the auditory ability level of an individual. An intelligent hearing perception level system enables to examine and determine the functional integrity of the auditory system. Systematic evaluation of EEG based hearing perception level system predicting the hearing loss in newborns, infants and multiple handicaps will be a priority of interest for future research.