Transcript Self Pro-noun - Fort Bend ISD

Cochlear Implants
What does it look like?
What does it look like?
What are cochlear Implants?
• A cochlear implant is an electronic hearing
device which is surgically implanted.
• The first part of the device is a microphone
or transmitter, which is worn externally to
pick up sounds in the environment.
• The second part is the receiver and
electrode system, which is implanted
under the skin. Typically, the microphone
or transmitter is worn directly behind the
ear.
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• Unlike a hearing aid, a cochlear implant does not
amplify sounds.
• Cochlear Implants stimulate the auditory nerve,
so sounds heard through the implant.
• The sounds do NOT sound the same as they are
heard through normal hearing.
• Voices and environmental noises sound different
when heard through a cochlear implant, but
those with the device will be able to hear more
than if they did not have the implant.
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•Extensive therapy is usually
done after the surgery to help
the person with the device
learn and relearn the sense of
hearing.
What do they sound like?
• https://auditoryneuroscience.com/binauralBeats
Cochlear Implant Debate
COCHLEAR IMPLANT
PRO
CON
• Hearing ranges from
near normal ability to
understand speech to no
hearing benefit at all.
• Injury to the facial nerve
• Meningitis
• Cerebrospinal fluid
leakage
• Perilymph fluid leak
• Infection of the skin
wound.
• Attacks of dizziness or
vertigo.
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
PRO
• Adults often benefit
immediately.
CON
• Blood or fluid collection
at the site of surgery.
• Tinnitus
• Taste disturbances
• Numbness around the
ear.
• Reparative granuloma
• May hear sounds
differently.
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
PRO
CON
• Children may improve at
a slower pace.
• May lose residual
hearing.
• May have unknown and
uncertain effects.
• May not hear as well as
others who have had
successful outcomes
with their implants.
COCHLEAR IMPLANT
PRO
• Most perceive loud,
medium and soft sounds.
CON
• May not be able to
understand language
well.
• Neurostimulation.
• Electrical surgery.
• Electroconvulsive
therapy.
• Ionic radiation therapy.
COCHLEAR IMPLANT
PRO
• Some can enjoy music.
CON
• May have to have it
removed.
• May have their implant
fail.
• May not be able to
upgrade.
• May not be able to have
some medical
examinations and
treatments.
COCHLEAR IMPANTS
PRO
CON
• Many understand speech
without lip-reading.
• Will depend on batteries
for hearing.
• May damage their
implant.
• May find them
expensive.
COCHLEAR IMPLANT
PRO
• Many can make
telephone calls and
understand familiar
voices over the
telephone.
CON
• May have lifestyle changes
because their implant will
interact with the electronic
environment. An implant may
• set off theft detection systems
• set off metal detectors or other
security systems
• be affected by cellular phone
users or other radio
transmitters
• have to be turned off during
take offs and landings in aircraft
• interact in unpredictable ways
with other computer systems
COCHLEAR IMPLANT
PRO
CON
• Many can watch TV more
easily, especially when
they can also see the
speaker's face.
• May hear strange
sounds.
• Can't let the external
parts get wet.
• Have less ability to hear.
• Will have to be careful of
static electricity.
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about cochlear
implants ?
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Deaf people think
about cochlear
implants?