SLE has provided diagnostic healthcare products to the medical community since its founding in 1956. In the 1970 s SLE expanded into the field of neonatal intensive care, offering ventilation and life support systems for newborns and infants. The 1990 s marked the emergence of SLE as a supplier of audiological equipment. Therefore, the ABR method allows for the early identification of hearing impairment in newborns and infants. In the United States, legislation has been passed in 21 states requiring hospitals and birthing centers to test the hearing of newborns.
Similar legislation is pending in six additional states.
May. The legislation is aimed at supporting early detection, diagnosis, and interventions for newborns and infants with hearing loss. We are proud to be working with SLE on the introduction of SABRe in North America and to be associated with a product offering with such a wide range of benefits to the community.