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BAER Hearing Test. October 11, 2012. BAER Hearing Test. BAER : B rainstem A uditory E voked R esponse BAERcom portable unit used with our pets Select hearing pets for reproduction Identifies hearing impaired pets prior to adopting
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BAER Hearing Test October 11, 2012
BAER Hearing Test • BAER: Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response • BAERcom portable unit used with our pets • Select hearing pets for reproduction • Identifies hearing impaired pets prior to adopting • Confirms deaf pets (we can modify how we interact with the pet)
BAER Hearing Test http://www.smalldogsrus.com/primary-secretory-otitis-media.html
How does the test work? Stimulus method:earphone emits “clicks” EEG (Electroencephalogram) input: Electrodes are connected to the portable unit. These electrodes detect electrical activity in cochlea of the ear and the auditory pathway of brain. Example Result Hearing impaired Hearing From: BAERcom website
Test your skills! From: http://www.lsu.edu/deafness/baerexpl.htm