Cochlear Implant Test Review Flashcards
Where is a cochlear implant implanted
Behind the ear; electrode array inserted into the cochlea
What part of the ear does the CI stimulate
Auditory nerve with electrical energy (by passes damaged cochlea)
What type of loss do you need to get a CI
sensorineural
What degree of hearing loss do you ned to get a CI
- severe to profound
- especially high frequency
External components of a CI
- microphone
- speech processor
- transmitter coil
Internal components of a CI
receiver, electrode array
Benefits of a CI
- Sound detection between 100-6000Hz
- better speech recognition and high frequency hearing
FDA approved brands
Cochlear nucleus, advanced bionics, Med-EL
How does a CI work?
Implant bypasses the damaged part of the ear by converting sounds into electrical signals, which stimulate the auditory nerve. It consists of both external and internal components: the external components pick up and process sound, and the internal implant delivers electrical stimulation to the auditory nerve, allowing the brain to perceive sounds.
What are the candidacy criteral for children getting a CI
- at least 9 months old
- severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss
- limited benefit from hearing aids after trial period
- High motivation and support from family to participate in auditory rehabilitation
What is the candidacy for criteria for adults getting CI
- moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss
- limited benefit from hearing aids
- good general health and realistic expectations about the outcome of the implant
List and give a brief explanation of factors that are known to impact a child’s performance with a cochlear implant
- age of implantation: younger children tend to have better outcomes as early implantation takes advantages of critical periods for auditory development
- Length of deafness: Shorter durations of deafness lead to better results as the auditory pathways are more active
- Consistency of devise use: Regular use of the cochlear implant helps develop auditory skills
- Primary communication mode: oral communication environments tend to support better auditory development than sign language alone
- Family support and engagement: active family involvement in auditory training and speech therapy boosts progress
List and give a brief explanation of factors that are known to impact an adult’s performance with a cochlear implant
- duration of hearing loss: adults with shorter hearing loss durations generally achieve better results
- age of onset of hearing loss: post lingual adults (who became deaf after acquiring language) typically experience better outcomes than pre-lingual adults
- neural survival: the number of functioning auditory nerve fibers affect how well the implant stimulates the brain
- motivation and expectations: highly motivated adults with realistic expectations tend to have more successful adaptation to the device.
Differences between HA and CI
- HA: amplify sounds to send through damaged ear parts
- CI: bypass damage inner ear parts, stimulating the auditory nerve directly
Factors affecting CI performance
- age of deafness onset: earlier deafness can impact CI outcomes
- Length of deafness: longer durations may reduce effectiveness
- primary communication method: oral or sign language usage
- neural survival: remaining nerve cells in the cochlea
What does ABI stand for
auditory brainstem implant
