Comparison between auditory steady-state response and 40 Hz auditory event related potential in the evaluation of hearing thresholds
Li, X-Peng.; Wei, W.; Wu, J.; Lü, J.; Situ, H-Ru.
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 25(4): 263-266
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1004-5619 PMID: 19788074 Document Number: 630513
To compare the results between auditory steady-state response (ASSR) and 40 Hz auditory event related potential (AERP), and explore the accuracy of hearing thresholds by using ASSR and AERP and the clinic forensic value. Thirty seven ears were tested with pure-tone audiometer, 40Hz AERP and ASSR, respectively. All the volunteers in our study were awake during 40 Hz AERP test and ASSR test. Thresholds acquired with ASSR and 40Hz AERP test had a close correlativity and showed higher than those acquired with PTA test. There was no significant difference between the accuracy of ASSR and 40Hz AERP in estimating pure-tone thresholds. After determining the correct value, ASSR can be used directly to evaluate hearing loss objectively.