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Cochlear Impl Myths
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the internal parts of Cochlear Implants made of? | Titanium and Sealastic |
| What do Cochlear Implants do? | -Compensate for the loss of hair cells -Electrodes stimulate nerve cells that send messages to the brain -Improves deaf individuals emotional and social well-being |
| About How many hours is Cochlear Implant Surgery? | 2 to 3 Hours |
| Since the passing The Newborn Screening Intervention Act of 1999, at what age do infants get their hearing tested? | by 1 month of age |
| If a child is referred after the initial Newborn hearing screening, by what age will they have their hearing screened again? | by 3 months f age |
| What are placed in the Cochlea during Cochlear Implant Surgery? | Electrodes |
| How old was the lady in England that was the oldest person to get Cochlear Implants? And how old was she? | Mollie; 99 years old |
| What percentage of deaf individuals rely on government insurance such as Medicaid and Medicare? | 70% |
| Around how many days can you resume normal activity after Cochlear Implant Surgery? 3 | 3 to 5 days |
| What are some factors that influence of Cochlear Implants? | - Age of Onset -Age of Implantation - Anatomy of the Inner Ear - Family Support - Recipient's drive to Communicate -Educational Placement and support |
| What are some protocols needed to ensure Cochlear Implants maintain good performance? | - (Bi) Annual evaluation of mapping - Annual evaluation of speech perception - Annual evaluation of speech/language - Annual evaluation of incision and magnet strength - Encourage patients to come in sooner if problems are suspected |