Bradham will discuss the causes of hearing loss, the importance of 1-3-6 guidelines, the role of the medical home in providing care to children who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH), and when to refer to specialists in otolaryngology, early intervention, genetics, and/or ophthalmology.
The presentation will also cover what automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are and the differences between the hearing screens, as well as which should be used for initial screening and why.
Register for the Zoom presentation at https://southalabama.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkceGqrz0tEtacBdc3GhOb5lPXLvvmq6HH.
For questions or additional information about this month’s pediatric grand rounds, contact Jessica Petro at jpetro@health.southalabama.edu or by calling 251-415-8688.
Pediatric grand rounds are held on the third Friday of every month. Staff members can suggest future speakers by contacting Haidee Custodio at hcustodio@health.southalabama.edu.
