Evaluating and fitting Peds and Adults Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the cochlear structure does the electrode go into?
A
scala tympani
2
Q
What is candidacy criteria for children?
A
profound bilateral SN HL
hearing aid trial of 3 months (unless meningitis) with little or no benefit from aids
12 months
3
Q
What is candidacy criteria for adults?
A
severe to profound HL 70dB+ both ears
performance on speech perception testing<50% in ear to be implanted
postinlingual onset
4
Q
How many words a day do children need to build successful language for school?
A
30,000
