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Cochlear Implants |
The Cochlear Implant consists of the following parts:
The sound is collected by the external microphone, and is initially filtered by the speech processor, to pick up speech frequencies and to drop unwanted noise. The transmitter presents the processed sound to the receiver/stimulator, which converts it to electric impulses. Finally, the multichannel electrode uses the coded electric signal to directly stimulate different parts of the auditory nerve inside the cochlea. The sound is collected by the external microphone, and is initially filtered by the speech processor, to pick up speech frequencies and to drop unwanted noise. The transmitter presents the processed sound to the receiver/stimulator, which converts it to electric impulses. Finally, the multichannel electrode uses the coded electric signal to directly stimulate different parts of the auditory nerve inside the cochlea. In the case of child deafness, the aim is to identify the condition as early as possible, in order to implant the child before the age of six months, for maximum benefit in communication and speech development. Children Cochlear Implantation Programmes are run by a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of surgeons, audiologists, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers and technicians. After selection and implantation, a long follow-up procedure is initiated, for technical adjustments, speech rehabilitation, psychological support and social interventions, when necessary. |