Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an otologic emergency that requires immediate evaluation and treatment. Recognizing presentation patterns and the use of imaging in emergency settings can improve diagnostic efficiency. OBJECTIVE: To describe the demographic characteristics, clinical features, comorbidities, and factors predicting advanced imaging in patients presenting to the emergency department with...
Audiologists and ED clinicians should note which clinical features predict the need for advanced imaging in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, potentially informing triage protocols — though direct practice change awaits review of the full study data and sample size.
Identifying reliable predictors for advanced imaging in sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) could reduce unnecessary MRI use while ensuring serious underlying causes are not missed.
- 01Study examines SSNHL (sudden unexplained one-sided hearing loss) presenting to emergency departments.