In infant most sensitive audiometric screening is
High-Yield Explanation
Used as a screening procedure for infants. Other uses of ABR: To determine the threshold of hearing in infants; also in children and adults who do not cooperate and in malingerers. To diagnose retrocochlear pathology paicularly acoustic neuroma. To diagnose brainstem pathology, e.g. multiple sclerosis or pontine tumours. To monitor CN VIII intraoperatively in surgery of acoustic neuromas to preserve the function of the cochlea. Ref: Dhingra; 6th Edition; pg no 27