What is auditory brainstem response evaluation?
Also known as: auditory brainstem response audiometry, ABR evaluation, ABR test or Behavioral Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA).
Auditory brainstem response evaluation is a test for infants, children or others who cannot complete a typical hearing screening or test. The ABR measures the function of the nerves used for the hearing and their response to sounds.
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