The effects of changes in stimulus properties on acoustic stapedius reflex response: a systematic review

BAŞÖZ M., Oktay E., KURU E., Bal N., GEDİK Ö.

EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.38, no.1, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s43163-022-00272-4
  • Journal Name: EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Keywords: Acoustic stapedius reflex, Acoustic reflex measurement, Stimulus duration, Wideband, Stimulus frequency, TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY, HEARING, THRESHOLD, REFLECTANCE, CHILDREN
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The acoustic stapedius reflex is formed by the contraction of the stapedius muscle in the middle ear cavity when a loud sound is given to both ears. Changes in properties such as the intensity, frequency, duration, and speed of stimulus affect reflex responses.