Introduction: Hearing impairment in pediatric population specially in early age could affect their
learning abilities, skills and communication. Early diagnosis is utmost important in these cases to
prevent this disability permanently.
Aims: In this study, we evaluate the role of BERA in early diagnosis of hearing impairment specially in high risk pediatric
population.
Materials and methods: A total 65 high risk cases below 12 years of age are included in the study and BERA was obtained and
data obtained and analysed.
Results: In our study, 40.9 % cases showed hearing impairment on BERA investigation. Severe to modied hearing loss was
found in 2 4 cases (88.9 %).
Conclusion: In our study, BERA is very simple, useful, reliable, screening tool specially in high risk and un-cooperative pediatric
population for early diagnose and management of hearing loss.