Newborn and Infant Hearing Loss: Detection and Intervention

1 February 1999

journal article
guideline
Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics

Vol. 103 (2) , 527-530
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.103.2.527

Abstract

This statement endorses the implementation of universal newborn hearing screening. In addition, the statement reviews the primary objectives, important components, and recommended screening parameters that characterize an effective universal newborn hearing screening program.

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