Newborn Hearing Screening
At Rampo Speech & Hearing Clinic we are proud to work with the EHDDI program to track infants that need hearing screenings along with following up diagnostic services. Please take a look around to learn more about EHDDI testing and the importance of early pediatric detection, diagnosis, and intervention.
Why It Is Important To Diagnosis Hearing Loss At An Early Age
Hearing loss, when left undetected, can negatively impact academic achievements, social and emotional development, along with speech and language acquisition. Through early detection and intervention, a child won’t be left behind.
What Are The Risk Factors?
We have compiled a list of common risk factors for hearing loss. Please contact your physician or one of our clinics if you have any concerns about your child.
- A congenital infection
- Bacterial meningitis
- Chronic middle ear problems
- Conditions/Syndromes associated with hearing loss
- Craniofacial anomalies
- Exposure to ototoxic medications
- An extended stay in NICU – more than 48 hours
- Family history of hearing loss
- Parent or caregiver concern about hearing, speech, language, or development
- Infections during pregnancy such as CMV, herpes, German measles, syphilis and toxoplasmosis
- Low birth weight – less than 1500 grams
- Mechanical ventilation for more than 5 days
- Neurologic diseases such as Hunter syndrome, Freidrich’s ataxia, Charco-Marie-Tooth syndrome
- Problems at birth including jaundice or breathing problems
- Severe hyperbillirubinemia requiring exchange transfusions
- Trauma to the head
