Paediatric Template

Paediatric Audiology Assessment Attendees: Dr. Sarah Jones, Audiologist; Mrs. Emily Carter, Mother. Presenting Problems: * Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments, as reported by the mother. ENT History: * No recent ENT consultations. * No grommet history. Family History: * Maternal grandfather with age-related hearing loss. Developmental History: * Typical developmental milestones achieved. Audiological Assessment: Otoscopy: * Normal external ear canals and tympanic membranes bilaterally. Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): * Performed via air conduction, thresholds within normal limits for age. Tympanometry: * Type A tympanograms bilaterally, indicating normal middle ear function. Speech Testing: * Age-appropriate speech discrimination testing revealed 100% correct word recognition in both ears. Explanation to Caregiver: * The audiologist explained the results to the mother, confirming normal hearing and middle ear function. Report to GP/ENT: * A report will be sent to the child's GP, summarising the findings and recommendations.