Question
What are the treatment methods and recommendations for abnormal brainstem auditory evoked potentials?
Answer
The brainstem auditory evoked potential test is a routine examination that evaluates the presence of abnormalities in the auditory nerve pathway by applying sound stimuli and recording the electrical signals generated in the head. This test does not require surgery. In the report, the differentiation of waves I, III, and V on both sides is still good, but the latency of each wave and the inter-wave latencies of I-III, III-V, and I-V have prolonged. The auditory brainstem response threshold for both ears can be seen at 25dB. Based on the prompt, it is recommended to conduct periodic follow-up examinations to further assess the situation of abnormal brainstem auditory evoked potentials. When analyzing the specific results, wave 4 is generally not considered, as it belongs to waves produced during the conduction process. The latency, amplitude, and reproducibility vary greatly from person to person, so in most cases, these waves are not evaluated. If the report ends with wave 4, all inter-wave periods would become chaotic, and there would be no normal values to serve as references. Therefore, based on the current data, it is not possible to determine the specific situation of abnormal brainstem auditory evoked potentials, and further examination and assessment are needed.