Complex Cochlear Implant Cases: Management and Troubleshooting

Not all cochlear implant cases present in a traditional manner, which  calls for audiologists to seek a second opinion in more intricate and  difficult cases. Complex Cochlear Implant Cases: Management and  Troubleshooting offers both new and experienced cochlear implant  audiologists the opportunity to tap into the knowledge and experience of  skilled colleagues who have handled unique and challenging clinical  situations with current or potential implant recipients. The book  includes pediatric and adult complex cases pertaining to issues in  mapping because of various medical conditions, equipment issues,  improper device programming, lack of objective methods, and more.

Each  case starts with a clinical presentation, audiological testing, device  programming, and suggested reading with research-backed references. The  addition of questions for the reader offers time for the clinician to  work through the case in their mind before providing answers, insights,  summary, and key points.

In addition to cases, the book also  includes information on common methods for troubleshooting, objective  measures, and instruction, as well as supplemental information regarding  programming electrical-acoustic stimulation (EAS) cochlear implants.
 
Key  FeaturesIncludes pediatric and adult complex casesCases are descriptive  and offer highly illustrative insightsCases written by experienced  cochlear implant audiologists working in high-volume cochlear implant  centers in hospital and university settings125+ figures including  audiograms, mapping, and objective measures provide a visual  representation to each case, helping the reader rationalize  recommendations from leaders in the field
"In this book you'll be  exposed to a variety of complex cases that will help you improve your  clinical skills. You'll learn about practices that clinicians use to  alleviate problems and improve outcomes. Some of these practices are  standard while many are unique steps you may never have considered."
 –Terry Zwolan, PhD, CCC-A, Clinical Professor Emerita, Department of  Otolaryngoloay, Head & Neck Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Universtiy  of Michigan, Ann Arbor