The Screening of Hearing in School Children
Wood, W.L.
Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey 61: 71-73
1964
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-7524 PMID: 14123910 Document Number: 10037
A hearing screen program is developed (a) to afford early identification of children with hearing impairment; and (b) to see that such children get prompt medical attention and direction. In the first twelve grades, every child should have a screening test at least once every three years. For "sweep screening" the twofrequency pattern is suggested, using 1000 and 4000 GPS at the 15 decibel intensity level. A thrcshhold accuracy test is done with children who fail the "sweep" test. If hearing loss is suspected, a report is sent to the physician with a copy to the parents. The hope is that the family or their physician will then arrange for prompt and complete otologic study.
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