Sohum Hearing Screening Device
Neeti Kailas and Nitin Sisodia
The Sohum hearing screening device is a non-invasive device that uses brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER or ABR) technology to screen neonates for hearing impairment.
The Sohum hearing screening device is a non-invasive device that uses brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER or ABR) technology to screen neonates for hearing impairment. It can screen both ears simultaneously, withstands background noise, does not require sedation, and is user-friendly for resource-constrained settings.
The device is expected to cost about 4,000 USD (prototype phase, current price unknown)
SHOEBOX, MADSEN Accuscreen and a list of newborn hearing screening devices can be found here
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