Abstract:Objective To explore the application value of brainstem auditory evoked potential in hearing screening of high-risk neonates.Methods A total of 300 high-risk neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Guangdong Maternal and Child Health Hospital from March 2018 to December 2019 were selected as the research subjects.Results 300 critically ill newborns were screened in three stages,among which 25 cases (50.0%) had mild hearing impairment.15 cases had moderate hearing impairment (30.0%),10 cases had severe hearing impairment (20.0%).The incidence of hearing impairment in critically ill newborns with birth weight ≤2000 g was higher than that in critically ill newborns with birth weight >2000-2500 g and >2500 g,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The incidence of hearing impairment in critically ill neonates with gestational age <36 weeks was higher than that in critically ill neonates with gestational age 36-38 weeks,>38-41 weeks,and >41 weeks,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The incidence of hearing impairment of the critically ill newborns delivered by cesarean section was higher than that of the critically ill newborns delivered naturally,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The incidence of hearing impairment in critically ill newborns in females was higher than that in males,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion The application of brainstem auditory evoked potentials in high-risk newborn hearing screening has extremely high accuracy,which provides a basis for the implementation of targeted prevention and treatment regimens,and the clinical effects tend to be ideal and are worth promoting.