Efficacy of Rectal Versus Oral Chloral Hydrate in Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Response: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To compare sedation success rates between rectal (RCH) and oral chloral hydrate (OCH) administration in children undergoing auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing and assess the incidence of adverse effects.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial, performed between May 2023 and August 2023.

Setting: Ear, Nose, and Throat Outpatient Department at tertiary care hospital.