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BERA Test

BERA Test at Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic

BERA Test in Porvorim, Goa, Gadhinglaj, Satara & Nipani

BERA Test, also known as Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry or Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), is an objective audiological test that records the electrical response of the auditory pathway to sound.

At Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic, our audiologist provides professional BERA assessment for individuals who may not be able to participate reliably in conventional behavioural hearing tests. BERA can be particularly useful for newborns, infants and young children when objective hearing information is required.

If you are searching for a BERA Test in Porvorim, Goa, Gadhinglaj, Maharashtra, Satara, Maharashtra or Nipani, Karnataka, Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic provides professional audiology and hearing evaluation services.

What is a BERA Test?

BERA stands for Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry. It is also commonly referred to as ABR – Auditory Brainstem Response. The test records electrical activity generated by the auditory pathway in response to sound stimuli.

During a BERA test, small electrodes are placed on the scalp and around the ears. Sounds are delivered through earphones or appropriate transducers, while the electrodes record the neural responses generated by the auditory system.

Unlike many conventional hearing tests, BERA does not require the patient to raise a hand, press a button or provide a verbal response. This makes objective auditory assessment possible for patients who cannot reliably participate in behavioural audiometry.

At Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic, our audiologist evaluates the individual's needs and determines the appropriate audiological assessment pathway.

Benefits of BERA ABR hearing test

Benefits and Uses of BERA Testing

BERA provides objective information about the auditory response to sound and can be especially valuable when conventional hearing tests are difficult to perform.

Newborn Hearing Assessment

Provides objective auditory information for newborns when further evaluation is required.

Pediatric Audiology

Useful when young children cannot reliably respond during conventional hearing tests.

Objective Hearing Assessment

Measures electrical responses generated by the auditory pathway following sound stimulation.

Auditory Pathway Information

Helps evaluate responses along the auditory nerve and brainstem pathway.

Who May Need a BERA Test?

BERA may be recommended when an objective assessment of hearing or auditory pathway function is required. The decision to perform BERA depends on the individual's age, hearing concerns, previous test results and clinical requirements.

  • Newborns and infants requiring diagnostic hearing assessment.
  • Children who cannot reliably participate in conventional behavioural hearing tests.
  • Individuals requiring an objective hearing evaluation.
  • Patients with hearing concerns where additional audiological information is required.
  • Individuals who have difficulty providing reliable behavioural responses during hearing tests.
  • Patients referred by a doctor or hearing-care professional for further audiological evaluation.
Children and newborns undergoing BERA hearing assessment

How is the BERA Test Performed?

The BERA test procedure is designed to record the auditory system's electrical responses to sound. The patient generally needs to remain still and relaxed during recording because movement can interfere with the measurements.

01. Assessment

The audiologist reviews the hearing concern and determines whether BERA is appropriate.

02. Electrode Placement

Small electrodes are placed on appropriate areas of the scalp and around the ears to record neural responses.

03. Sound Stimulus

Appropriate sound stimuli are delivered through earphones or suitable transducers.

04. Response Recording

The equipment records electrical responses generated by the auditory pathway for professional interpretation.

BERA test for newborn and infant hearing assessment

BERA Test for Newborns and Infants

BERA/ABR can provide objective hearing information for babies and young children who cannot reliably participate in conventional behavioural audiometry. It is also used as part of diagnostic follow-up when a newborn hearing screening requires further evaluation.

During testing, the baby or child generally needs to remain very still or asleep so that movement does not interfere with the recording. The audiologist provides parents with instructions appropriate to the child's age and testing requirements.

  • Objective hearing assessment for babies and young children.
  • Useful when conventional behavioural responses cannot be obtained reliably.
  • Can provide important information following a concerning newborn hearing screening result.
  • Supports early audiological evaluation when clinically indicated.

BERA, Audiology and Speech Development

Hearing plays an important role in speech and language development. When a child has suspected hearing difficulties or delayed speech and language development, hearing assessment may be an important part of understanding the child's communication needs.

At Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic, our audiologist provides hearing assessment and audiology services, while a qualified speech therapist can evaluate and support speech and language development when required.

BERA Test at Our Clinic Locations

Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic provides professional BERA testing and audiology services for individuals and families across Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Our audiology team provides assessment and guidance based on individual hearing needs.

Whether you are searching for a BERA Test in Porvorim, BERA Test in Gadhinglaj, BERA Test in Satara or BERA Test in Nipani, Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic offers professional audiology services for appropriate hearing assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions About BERA Test

BERA stands for Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry. It is also known as ABR – Auditory Brainstem Response. The test records electrical responses from the auditory pathway when sound is presented.

BERA is a non-invasive test. Small electrodes are placed on the skin and sounds are delivered through suitable earphones or transducers while the auditory response is recorded.

Babies cannot reliably communicate when they hear a sound. BERA/ABR provides an objective way to measure auditory responses and can therefore be useful when diagnostic hearing assessment is required in newborns and infants.

Small electrodes are placed on appropriate areas of the scalp and around the ears. Sounds are presented through earphones or suitable transducers, and the equipment records the electrical responses generated by the auditory pathway.

The patient needs to remain still and relaxed for reliable recording. For babies and young children, testing may be performed while the child is naturally asleep or sufficiently still. The audiologist will provide age-appropriate preparation instructions.

BERA and ABR are commonly used names for auditory brainstem response testing. BERA refers to Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry, while ABR refers to Auditory Brainstem Response.

Yes. When a newborn hearing screening result requires further assessment, an ABR/BERA may be used as part of diagnostic follow-up. The Indian Academy of Pediatrics consensus statement recommends ABR assessment after repeated failed newborn screening.

When a child has speech or language concerns, hearing assessment may be important because hearing difficulties can affect access to speech sounds. Depending on the child's age and ability to participate in conventional testing, an audiologist may recommend an appropriate objective hearing assessment. A speech therapist can separately assess speech and language development when required.

Kedar Speech and Hearing Clinic provides professional BERA and audiology services in Porvorim, Goa, Gadhinglaj, Maharashtra, Satara, Maharashtra and Nipani, Karnataka.

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