Use of Acoustic Impedance Measurement in Screening for Middle Ear Disease in Children Task Force of the Symposium on Impedance Screening for Children

摘要

The Task Force strongly encourages continued investigation of this method for detecting middle ear disease in infants and children. The Task Force does not endorse universal (mass) impedance screening at this time. Finally, the Task Force emphasizes the need for research to further clarify the epidemiology, natural history, and optimal clinical management of middle ear disease.