Conditions Considered High Risk for Associated Hearing Deficit Flashcards
1
Q
Family history?
A
Congenital hearing loss in first cousin or closer relative
2
Q
Bilirubin level
A
Bilirubin level of ≥20 mg/dl
3
Q
Infections?
A
Congenital rubella or other nonbacterial intrauterine infection
4
Q
Defects?
A
Defects in the ear, nose, or throat
5
Q
Birthweight?
A
Birthweight of ≤1,500 g
6
Q
Five-minute Apgar score?
A
Five-minute Apgar score of ≤5
7
Q
Circulation?
A
Persistent fetal circulation (primary pulmonary hypertension)
8
Q
Drugs?
A
Treatment with ototoxic drugs (e.g., aminoglycosides and loop diuretics)
9
Q
Other?
A
Multiple apneic episodes
Exchange transfusion
Meningitis
