The brainstem auditory evoked response test (BAER), is performed to
help diagnose nervous-system abnormalities, hearing losses
(especially in low-birth weight newborns), and to assess neurologic
functions. The test focuses on changes and responses in brain
waves. The brain waves are stimulated by a clicking sound to
evaluate the central auditory pathways of the brainstem.
Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason
Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve,
MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
