The Science of Sound
Better cochlear coverage and more complete mapping of natural sound frequencies
What is lateral wall/longer array
Created first waterproof CI
Who is Cochlear Limited
Transmitter, external magnet, microphone and speech processor
What are external components of a CI
Single Sided Deafness, Mixed HL, and Conductive HL are types of loss for which hearing aids
What are BAHA and Osia
According to Taylor's presentation: Low success rates of 30-50% associated with communication approach
What is the oral approach
Frequencies are mapped to cochlear locations but not exactly explained how cochlear nerve fiber are organized
What is greenwood function
Father of Modern-Multiple CI
Who is Graeme Clark
The use of a CI in one ear and a hearing aid in the other
What is Bimodal CI use
Components of bonebridge system
What are external processor and internal implant
According to Anna's presentation: method of communication that uses multiple modes to help people communicate effectively
What is total communication
Causes high impedance
what are air bubbles and protien
Different ways a CI can be worn
What is body worn, off the ear, and behind the ear
Algorithm used to transform the important features of the incoming signal into an electrical code
What is signal coding
Auditory checklists, little ears questionnaire, speech perception assessment
What is pediatric minumum speech test battery
According to Katie's presentation: additional accessories for hearing aids that provide more benefit for the user
What are mini mic, telecoil, and personal alarm system
Acceptable electrical impedance measurement
What is 1-15 KOHMS
Electrode coupling strategy that grounds to the electrode next to the one being stimulated
What is bipolar stimulation
Benefits of Bimodal CI use
What is clearer sound and improved speech understanding, better localization, and being able to enjoy music
Presence of additional disabilities, cochlear nerve aplasia, bacterial meningitis, and sever cochlear aplasia
What are poor outcomes associated in children
According to Shayla's presentation: Approach used to teach children how to listen and speak using their residual hearing and assistive technology
What is Auditory-Verbal Approach
Process of low electric current is sent to each active electrode contact sequentially to measure impedance
What is electromagnetic induction
Basic operation of CI
What is picks up the sound, filters the auditory signal through DSP, send coded signal to external coil, external coil to the internal coil, internal coil to the internal DSP, activates certain electrode contacts, signal sent to the brain
SES, FES, CIS, MPS, HiRES, N of M, SPEAK, and ACE
What are strategies for signal processing
3 stage model of auditory performance overtime
What is period of normal hearing, onset of profound hearing loss, and period of staring from implantation
According to Marleigh's presentation: Medical professionals involved in candidacy
Who are audiologists, SLPs, ENTs, and other medical professionals (MD)