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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Audiology in the NICU' Track: 2 - Audiological Services Keyword(s): diagnostic; ABR; NICU; neonate; preemies Learning Objectives: 1. outline the importance of audiology in the NICU 2. troubleshoot when performing ABR diagnostic evaluations in the NICU Abstract: Since about 1/2 of newborns with congenital hearing loss are from NICU nurseries, performing diagnostic evaluations prior to hospital discharge is often advantageous for families. However, completing diagnostic assessments in the NICU environment poses numerous challenges for audiologists. This session will outline some of the key challenges and highlight some strategies for completing diagnostic assessments prior to hospital discharge for babies in the NICU. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Christina Graham - Co-Presenter Northside Hospital      Credentials: Au.D.       Christina Graham has       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Laurel Thompson - Co-Presenter Northside Hospital      Credentials: Au.D.       Laurel Thompson is       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Brandt Culpepper - POC,Primary Presenter Northside Hospital      Credentials: ASHA-CCC-A; AAA- FAAA; Ph.D.       Brandt Culpepper is a pediatric audiologist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She is working with the EHDI-PALs group to develop a national directory of pediatric audiology services. She is also serving on ASHA's Evidence-Based Systematic Review Committee on Hearing Screening. Northside Hospital has the nation's highest annual birth rate and serves as a regional referral source for infant hearing screening and assessment.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial -