Brain-stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs): maturation of interpeak latency I-V (IPL I-V) in the first years of life

Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol. 1993 Jan-Feb;88(1):28-31. doi: 10.1016/0168-5597(93)90025-k.

Abstract

BAEPs were recorded from 89 healthy children aged 0.1-52.1 months. The maturation kinetics of interpeak latency I-V can be well approximated by an exponential model with a horizontal asymptote. Adult values are reached by about 3 years of life. Differences between males and females become significant when maturation is completed. A non-fragmented reference range for interpeak latency I-V in the first years of life is provided.

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology*
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Child, Preschool
  • Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem / physiology*
  • Female
  • Functional Laterality
  • Growth
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Reaction Time
  • Sex Factors