{"id":224,"date":"2020-02-24T15:54:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T21:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chsstl.fm1.dev\/hearing-aids\/cochlear-implants-mapping\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T17:22:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T23:22:34","slug":"cochlear-implants-mapping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/cochlear-implants-mapping\/","title":{"rendered":"Cochlear Implants &#038; Mapping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that bypasses damaged hair cells in the ear and provides electrical stimulation directly to the auditory nerve, giving patients who are severely hearing impaired or profoundly deaf the ability to hear. It is most beneficial for those who cannot be helped with a <a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">traditional hearing aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Jimmy Oliver\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QKk8PXoYKgI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do\nCochlear Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adult-cochlear-implants-l-1280x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adult-cochlear-implants-l-1280x676.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adult-cochlear-implants-l-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adult-cochlear-implants-l-1536x812.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adult-cochlear-implants-l.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A cochlear implant works differently than a hearing aid. Hearing aids amplify acoustic sounds above the level that occurs naturally in a person with damaged ear structures, to stimulate the auditory nerve. Cochlear implants, on the other hand, electrically stimulate the auditory nerve in a direct manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are experiencing moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss and can\u2019t benefit from conventional hearing aids, you are a prime candidate for cochlear implants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The implant has an external portion that sits behind the ear, consisting of a microphone, a speech processor and a transmitter. These work in tandem with the internal components, a receiver and array of electrodes, which have been implanted in the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The microphone picks up sound and sends it to the speech processor, which converts these signals to digital impulses and sends them to the transmitter. The transmitter, in turn, sends the processed audio signals to the receiver. From there, they are transmitted directly to the brain through the auditory nerve. While a cochlear implant does not cure deafness or restore hearing loss, it does allow a patient to perceive sound, and can help him or her to converse again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many factors that influence how successful a person may communicate with a cochlear implant. This includes: duration of hearing loss, amount of residual hearing, and cognitive skills. A common myth about cochlear implants is that they are no appropriate for the very young or older populations. <a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/pediatrics\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/pediatrics\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/\">Children as young as twelve months can be implanted<\/a>. Accessibility to sound during their formative learning years, while they are developing speech and language skills is vital. Individuals as old as late nineties have shown significant improvement in communication with use of a cochlear implant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5510267\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5510267\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post-implantation therapy<\/a> is a crucial component in the success of cochlear implants; learning to use them correctly takes time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is\nCochlear Mapping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients often need the help of a cochlear implant specialist and audiologist throughout the adjustment and programming process. This process is called cochlear implant mapping (MAPs are programs that optimize the functionality of a cochlear implant).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <span class=\"company-name \">Center for Hearing &amp; Speech<\/span>, we offer premier cochlear implant mapping services to our patients. We strongly believe in pairing expert programming with outstanding patient counseling to help you or your loved one get the most out of cochlear implants. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for a cochlear implant mapping appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Come up with notes, questions and      concerns<\/strong> in the weeks before your appointment. Bring this list to      your audiology appointment to ensure you get the answers you need and the      results you want.<\/li><li><strong>Expect to be tested.<\/strong> The      mapping process relies on your perception and comprehension abilities to      provide the best results possible. Your adjustments will be made not only      based on your hearing abilities but also your speech audiometry testing      results.<\/li><li><strong>Prepare to give it your all<\/strong> by      coming to your audiologist\u2019s office focused, hydrated, well fed and      rested. Mapping is a very precise procedure that requires undivided      attention from both you and your audiologist.<\/li><li><strong>Bring all your equipment<\/strong>,      including accessories, the remote, your backup processor and anything else      that might be relevant. Each of these pieces of equipment is important to      the overall mapping process.<\/li><li><strong>Express your concerns.<\/strong> If      certain sounds come across distorted, loud, quiet or otherwise abnormal,      don\u2019t hesitate to speak up! Cochlear implants require hard work from      patients and loved ones, but mapping appointments are the time to get as      much right as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have cochlear implants, continuous adjustments are the best way to ensure you\u2019re hearing and understanding your best. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Center for Hearing &amp; Speech<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+13149684710\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(314) 968-4710<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that bypasses damaged hair cells in the ear and provides electrical stimulation directly to the auditory nerve, giving patients who are severely hearing impaired or profoundly deaf the ability to hear. It is most beneficial for those who cannot be helped with a traditional hearing aid. 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