BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)

Understanding BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)

A BAER (brainstem auditory evoked response) test measures your brain’s response to sounds you hear. It is also helpful in detecting nervous system disorders such as multiple sclerosis, a brain tumour, or a brain injury.

You lie on a recliner or a bed. The doctor gives you a set of headphones, attaches some sticky patches with wires (electrodes) to your scalp and earlobes. A machine connected to these electrodes records your brain activities. Then, you hear a series of tunes, and the electrodes record your response...

What does BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) measure?

A BAER (brainstem auditory evoked response) test measures your brain’s response to sounds you hear. It is also helpful in detecting nervous system disorders such as multiple sclerosis, a brain tumour, or a brain injury.

You lie on a recliner or a bed. The doctor gives you a set of headphones, attaches some sticky patches with wires (electrodes) to your scalp and earlobes. A machine connected to these electrodes records your brain activities. Then, you hear a series of tunes, and the electrodes record your response...