Newborn Hearing Screening Result: Pass (ECMO)

Newborn Hearing Screening Result: Pass (ECMO)

Your baby passed their newborn hearing screening in both ears, but because they received ECMO treatment, they will need follow-up hearing tests. Follow-up hearing tests help the care team check your baby’s hearing as they grow and find any changes early. Learn more here.
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Your baby has passed their Newborn Hearing Screening in both ears.

Next Steps:

Your baby will need a follow-up hearing test in 3 months. Audiology will call you to schedule this visit.

  • If your baby is still in the hospital, the hearing test will be done at your baby’s bedside.
  • If your baby is at home, the hearing test will be done in the Audiology clinic.

Why Does My Baby Need to Have a Follow-up Hearing Test?

Your baby was on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a life support treatment. ECMO can affect how the ears and the hearing system work. Babies who have been on ECMO have a higher risk of developing hearing loss. Even if your baby passed their newborn hearing screening, some types of hearing loss can develop later on. A follow-up hearing test checks your baby’s hearing as they grow and can help find any changes early. Finding hearing loss early helps families get the support and care their baby may need.

To Learn More, Review These Children’s Wisconsin Resources:

Newborn Hearing Screening

Children’s Wisconsin Audiology locations

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Call your child’s provider, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.

Draft Number: 2159Revision Date: August 11, 2026

This content was created to help you care for your child and/or family member. It does not take the place of medical care. Talk with your healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.