19th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 8-10, 2020 • Kansas City, MO
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Skin Preparation Agents for Auditory Brainstem Response
Auditory brainstem response (ABR) has been used routinely to screen infant hearing status since the early 2000s. Nu-Prep is commonly used as a preparation agent to clean the skin prior to electrode placement, however, in recent manufacturer ABR training sessions, the recommendation for cleaning with baby soap as a preparation agent was advised as a standard procedure. A literature search revealed that evidence in support of this recommendation is tenuous at best. Although improvements in electrode technology and in equipment algorithms have led to enhanced recordings, the need for less aggressive skin preparation approaches prior to electrode placement has not been systematically investigated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of no prep, baby soap, and NuPrep as skin cleaning protocols for electrode attachment prior to ABR hearing screening and diagnostic procedures in adult participants.
- Describe the practical differences between infant skin preparation agents and patient/parent preference
- Explain the risk of using abrasive skin preparation agents for infant ABR hearing screening and diagnostic evaluation
- Determine the best skin preparation agent for newborn hearing screening and/or diagnostic evaluation based on evidence
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Presenter: Nannette Nicholson
Nannette Nicholson is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Her areas of interest include early hearing detection and intervention systems, pediatric audiology, and family support. She currently teaches counseling, pediatric aural rehabilitation, and research methods. Dr. Nicholson has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (JEHDI) and is an active member of the ASHA Committee on Clinical Research, Implementation Science, and Evidence-Based Practice.
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Katharine Fitzharris, Au.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University. She earned a M.S. degree in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience and a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Fitzharris is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and has served on several volunteer committees for the American Academy of Audiology. Her research interests include auditory cognitive neuroscience, electrophysiology, and the evaluation and treatment of auditory processing disorders.
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Erin Kelly is a 3rd Year Au.D. student at Nova Southeastern University.
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Mary Buckman is a 3rd year Au.D. student at Nova Southeastern University.
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