The UCH/RNID cochlear implant programme: patient selection

British Journal of Audiology
J G FraserG A Lloyd

Abstract

After an initial postal questionnaire, patients undergo a series of tests and assessments designed to establish their suitability for implantation. The following criteria should be met: Total or profound post-lingual hearing loss. Sufficient age to give informed consent. General good health. Psychological stability. Unable to benefit from hearing aids. Free from middle ear or mastoid disease. Detailed medical, audiometric, vestibular and psychological investigations are performed, as well as acute electrical stimulation of the cochlea, and a hearing aid trial in those subjects with some measurable hearing. Fifty-two applicants have so far been assessed and of these 14 have been found to be suitable for implantation and seven have received implants.

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