The Ear Therapeutic Procedures Flashcards
American Sign Language (ASL)
Nonverbal method of communicating in which the hands and fingers are used to indicate words and concepts. Used by both persons who are deaf and persons with speech impairments
Hearing Aid
Apparatus or mechanical device used by persons with impaired hearing to amplify sound. Also called an ‘amplification device.’
Cochlear Implant
Mechanical device surgically placed under the skin behind the outer ear (pinna) that converts sound signals into magnetic impulses to stimulate the auditory nerve. Can be beneficial for those with profound sensorineural hearing loss
Labyrinthectomy
Surgical removal of the labyrinth
Labyrinthotomy
To cut into the labyrinth
Myringectomy
Surgical removal of the tympanic membrane
Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
Myringotomy
Surgical puncture of the eardrum with removal of fluid and pus from the middle ear to eliminate a persistent ear infection and excessive pressure on the tympanic membrane. A pressure equalizing tube is placed in the tympanic membrane to allow for drainage of the middle ear cavity; this tube typically falls out on its own
Otoplasty
Surgical repair of the external ear
Pressure Equalizing Tube (PE tube)
Small tube surgically placed in a child’s eardrum to
assist in drainage of trapped fluid and to equalize pressure between the middle ear cavity and the atmosphere
Salpingotomy
To cut into the auditory tube
Stapedectomy
Removal of the stapes bone to treat otosclerosis (hardening of the bone). A prosthesis or artificial stapes may be implanted
Tympanectomy
Surgical removal of the tympanic membrane
Tympanoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
Tympanotomy
To cut into the tympanic membrane
