Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (12): 992-995.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2024.24e0985

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Vestibular infant screening and its clinical significance

JIN Yulian, SHEN Jiali, CHEN Jianyong, YANG Jun()   

  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Ear Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Ear and Nose Diseases, Shanghai 200092, China
  • Received:2024-09-13 Published:2024-12-15 Online:2024-12-02

Abstract:

Vestibular dysfunction (VD) is commonly associated with hearing impairment in infants, underscoring the necessity for vestibular function screening and assessment. Early detection and diagnosis of VD through vestibular function screening, followed by prompt intervention and rehabilitation, are crucial for mitigating the adverse effects of VD and have significant clinical implications. This paper discusses the methods and applicability of vestibular infant screening, as well as the optimal timing for such screenings, to enhance the clinical understanding of vestibular function examination in infants.

Key words: vestibular dysfunction, vestibular screening, infant