Database: Study 16 of 41 studies               Database The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - EA First author and date Tseung YK 1980 Version consulted C Condition Deafness due to Birth Anoxaemia Study type case report N / Groupings 1 Type of acupuncture EA Points used SI-19, SJ-17, GB-20, Du-7, Du-14, Du-15 Parameters used between 2-3 V; 2-3 Hz, 50 Hz, DD or intermittent [Model 11-1 or 6805] Stimulation duration 30 mins Number of sessions 12 treatments Follow up no details Endpoint measure no details Outcome Able to hear normal conversations in adjacent room after 12 treatments Additional notes - Analysis / problems DD and Discontinuous wave forms shown to be most suitable; 2-3 Hz produces strong stimulation (LF), while 50 Hz produces weak stimulation (HF); continuous wave form gives weak stimulation, more suited to older or weaker patients References Tseung YK, Tseung A Some interesting results in therapeutic electroacupuncture practice. American Journal of Acupuncture. 1980 Oct-Dec; 8(4): 323-6 Secondary references - Data entry code J7