Name that Disorder
A growth of skin or cyst in the middle ear space
Cholesteatoma
Best to minimize occlusion
RIC
A mixed hearing loss with ear drainage
BAHA
The surgical procedure that removes the infected bone or cholesteatoma
Mastoidectomy
Best for children
BTE
A sloping HF SNHL
RIC
Redness and possible swelling of the ear canal
Otitis externa
A custom type of hearing aid that is good for people with dexterity limitations
ITE
These can be used for pt's with HL both with and without hearing aids
ALDs
Causes fluctuating SNHL HL, tinnitus, vertigo & aural fullness
Meniere's Disease
A surgical option for mixed/conductive HL and SSD
BAHA
Pt has a moderate SNHL and no dexterity limitations
Any hearing aid style
Chronic eustachian tube dysfunction can lead to
otitis media with effusion
A surgical options for severe to profound SNHL with poor word recognition
Cochlear implant
Similar to a CI but stimulates the brainstem
Auditory Brainstem Implant