The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs)
BRAIN STEM SIGNAL DETECTION AND INTERPRETATION
Using audio impulses to assess the performance of the central nervous system
What are evoked potentials?
Brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP), also referred to as brainstem auditory evoked responses (BAERs), is a pain-free test that records the function of a nerve pathway between the ear and the brain.
This is done by playing a series of clicks lasting a few minutes through a set of headphones. Your consultant will use this information to assess the performance of your auditory nerve and brainstem function.
The whole test takes between 45 minutes and an hour.
Need to know
Your consultant will explain every aspect of the test to you and will be able to answer any questions you may have. After taking details of your medical history, several small electrodes will be attached to your head using a sticky conductive paste. A set of headphones will be placed over your ears and you will hear a series of clicking noises lasting for just a few minutes. The electrodes are taken off using warm water. Any paste left in your hair can be easily washed out. There have been no reported side effects from this pain-free test.
No special preparation is needed for the test. However, do not apply any hair wax, gel, or hairspray to your hair, and avoid wearing unnecessary accessories such as bulky earrings.
The results of your brainstem auditory evoked potential test will be analysed by your consultant who will be able to explain the test results to you.
Our Brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) locations
The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road M20 4BX Manchester
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road SK9 1NY Wilmslow
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House 347-353 Chiswick High Road W4 4HS London
Chelsea Outpatients
280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
Beaufort House WD6 3BS Elstree
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
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