The results of screening for deafness in 17,329 neonates

Ménégaux, A.; Hélias, J.; Lafon, J.C.; Ménégaux, A; Hélias, J; Lafon, J.C

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The results of screening for deafness in 17,329 neonates

Ménégaux, A.; Hélias, J.; Lafon, J.C.

Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 36(9): 901-909

1979

ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764

PMID: 555312

Document Number: 143975

The authors described the results of systematic screening of the sensorimotor responses of 17,329 neonates. The epidemiology of deafness at this age is shown. In routine situations, provided there is excellent anamnesis, the screening of newborn need only be done in neonates at high risk.