Auditory Steady State Response Treatment in India
About Auditory Steady State Response
Key Highlights
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Objective and reliable hearing assessment that does not require patient participation or feedback.Provides frequency-specific hearing thresholds, which is critical for accurate hearing aid programming.Ideal for testing infants, young children, and individuals with cognitive or developmental challenges.Non-invasive, painless, and safe procedure with no known long-term side effects.Can help differentiate between sensory (cochlear) and neural (retrocochlear) hearing loss components.Essential for pre-operative evaluation and candidacy assessment for cochlear implantation./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of hearing loss in newborns and infants who fail newborn hearing screening.
- Assessment of hearing in young children or individuals unable to cooperate with conventional audiometry.
- Evaluation of individuals with suspected functional (non-organic) hearing loss.
- Objective verification of hearing aid fitting and benefit, especially in pediatric populations.
- Pre-operative assessment for cochlear implant candidacy to estimate residual hearing.
- Monitoring hearing in patients undergoing ototoxic drug therapy (e.g., certain chemotherapy).
- Part of a comprehensive audiological workup for unexplained or asymmetrical hearing loss.
How to prepare
- No special dietary restrictions are typically required before the test.
- The skin on the forehead and behind the ears will be cleaned with a mild abrasive gel to ensure good electrode contact.
- For infants and young children, scheduling the test during natural sleep times is ideal; sedation is rarely needed.
- Patients should avoid applying oils, lotions, or hair products to the scalp on the day of the test.
- The ENT specialist or audiologist will explain the procedure to the parent or guardian in detail.
- It is helpful to bring any previous hearing test results to the appointment.
Risks & possible complications
- There are virtually no physical risks or complications associated with ASSR testing.
- Minor skin irritation or redness at the electrode sites may occur, which resolves quickly.
- In rare cases, individuals with very sensitive skin might experience a slight reaction to the electrode paste.
- The test results are estimates; there is a small chance of over- or under-estimating the true hearing threshold.
- Patient movement or muscle activity (like clenching jaw) can sometimes interfere with the recording, potentially requiring a repeat test.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery period or downtime; patients can resume normal activities immediately.
- The conductive gel used for electrodes can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth after the test.
- The ENT specialist will review and interpret the results, often on the same day.
- A detailed report will be provided, which will be used to guide further management, such as hearing aid fitting or additional diagnostics.
- Follow-up appointments may be scheduled to discuss the results and the next steps in detail.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering auditory steady state response in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for auditory steady state response in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform auditory steady state response. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for auditory steady state response compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Auditory Steady State Response in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing auditory steady state response.
Delhi, India
73 Doctors
Angel Saxena is a 28-year-old software...
Angel Saxena is a 28-year-old software developer who has always been passionate about music and podcasts. Over the past year, she noticed a gradual decline in her ability to hear high-frequency sounds, making conversations in noisy environments difficult and causing her to miss subtle details in her favorite songs. Her primary care physician referred her to an ENT specialist after a standard hearing test showed inconsistent results, possibly due to her difficulty concentrating during the test. The ENT, Dr. Evans, recommended an Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) test to obtain an objective, frequency-specific measure of her hearing thresholds, as Angel's subjective responses were unreliable. During the procedure, Angel felt relaxed with electrodes placed on her scalp while listening to modulated tones through headphones; she even dozed off briefly. The results confirmed a mild to moderate high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss. Fitted with hearing aids tailored to her specific loss pattern, Angel experienced a dramatic improvement. Emotionally, she moved from frustration and fear of losing her connection to music to relief and empowerment, now confidently engaging in meetings and rediscovering the richness of sound.
ENT Specialists for Auditory Steady State Response
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform auditory steady state response and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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