Study of interpeak latencies of waveforms of brainstem auditory evoked potentials in normal healthy persons
Journal Title: National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: Auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) are very small electrical voltage potentials signal generated by a sound through the auditory pathway. Age and gender influence on the brainstem AEPs (BAEPs) deserve keen appraisal for correct clinical application and inference. Aims and Objectives: Aims and objectives of the study were to get normal range of interpeak latencies (IPLs) and amplitude of waveforms of BAEP in healthy normal person. Materials and Methods: BAEPs from either ear of normal hearing 150 men and 145 women in 1-73 years age range were studied. Absolute IPLs of waves I-III, III-V, and I-V were examined in reference to influence of age and gender. Result: The IPLs of waves I-III value are significantly higher in males in ≥45 years age groups than in females. The IPLs of waves I-III value are highest 1-14 years age groups and 35-44 years age group in males and females, respectively. The IPLs of waves III-V value are highest 25-34 years age groups and ≥45 years age groups in males and females, respectively. The IPLs of waves III-V value are significantly higher in females in ≥45 years age groups than in males. The IPLs of waves I-V value are highest 1-14 years age groups and ≥45 years age groups in males and females, respectively. Conclusion: Significant changes in IPLs of waveforms of BAEPs in our study support the possible role of age and gender as contributive factors for normal variations.
Authors and Affiliations
Khushbu Patel, Chinmay Shah, Hemant Mehta, Grishma Dixit, Nilesh Thakor
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- EP ID EP290551
- DOI 10.5455/njppp.2017.7.0410615042017
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