Cochlear Implantation: Candidacy, Outcomes and Possibilities
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
10-4-2012
Description
Learning Objectives: (1) Summarize current FDA guidelines for cochlear implantation candidacy for pediatric and adults with hearing loss (2) Describe the components and unique function of a cochlear implant (3) List medical assessments (imaging, blood analysis, etc) for potential cochlear implant candidates (4) Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of Auditory Rehabilitation following cochlear implantation
Location
Kingsport, TN
Citation Information
Abkes, Bruce; Elangovan, Saravanan; Johnson, Marie A.F.; and Smith, Sherri. 2012. Cochlear Implantation: Candidacy, Outcomes and Possibilities. Holston Medical Group, Kingsport, TN.