The Cochlear Implant system consists of an internal part which is surgically inserted and an external Processor.
The external component is switched on 2-4 weeks after surgery
The external processor has to be maintained and cared for so that the child is always listening to sounds.
The processor care can be categorised in two groups:
I. Providing repairs,replacements and batteries.Some components are covered in warranty and we always prepare parents to keep aside an amount for these regular maintainance in our pre operative councelling.
II.To provide access to newer technology which can provide improved perception of speech to the implantee.
Usually the external processor is changed anywhere between 3-10 years (on an average of 5 years,child may need a new speech processor).
Newer technologies may provide better access to spoken language and ease/comfort of use.
Following links provide information on processor upgrade criteria in Australia and Canada where upgrades are government sponsored.
www.hearing.com.au
Sharing the Canadian Guidelines for Processor upgrades for Pediatric Cochlear Implant users
https://www.cadth.ca/speech-processor-upgrades-pediatric-patients-cochlear-implants-clinical-evidence-and-guidelines
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| Internal component |
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| intraoperative snapshot of internal part |
The external component is switched on 2-4 weeks after surgery
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| external procesor |
The magnet (beige) of external processor is seen
The external processor has to be maintained and cared for so that the child is always listening to sounds.
The processor care can be categorised in two groups:
I. Providing repairs,replacements and batteries.Some components are covered in warranty and we always prepare parents to keep aside an amount for these regular maintainance in our pre operative councelling.
II.To provide access to newer technology which can provide improved perception of speech to the implantee.
Usually the external processor is changed anywhere between 3-10 years (on an average of 5 years,child may need a new speech processor).
Newer technologies may provide better access to spoken language and ease/comfort of use.
Following links provide information on processor upgrade criteria in Australia and Canada where upgrades are government sponsored.
www.hearing.com.au
Sharing the Canadian Guidelines for Processor upgrades for Pediatric Cochlear Implant users
https://www.cadth.ca/speech-processor-upgrades-pediatric-patients-cochlear-implants-clinical-evidence-and-guidelines
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