How can I help my child with a cochlear implant?

Kids might not get the implants if:

1. Their hearing is “too good” (they can hear some sound and speech with hearing aids).
2. Their hearing loss isn’t due to a problem with the cochlea.
3. They’ve been profoundly deaf for a long time.
4. The auditory nerve is damaged or absent.

How long does it take for a cochlear implant to work?

Most individuals note a significant growth in their awareness of sounds within days after their cochlear implant is turned on, which is about four to six weeks after surgery. Speech understanding improves more gradually, with most individuals experiencing the largest improvement within the first six months.

What is the average age of patient receiving a cochlear implant?

Results: The median age of diagnosis of permanent hearing loss for 187 children was 12.6 (interquartile range: 5.5, 21.7) months, and the age of cochlear implantation over the 12-year period was highly variable with a median age of 36.2 (interquartile range: 21.4, 71.3) months.

Is cochlear implant brain surgery?

It uses an array of electrodes to stimulate the hearing pathways on the brainstem directly. Cochlear implant surgery is an inner ear surgery. Auditory brainstem implant surgery is brain surgery and is much more complex.

Can you hear normally with a cochlear implant?

Cochlear implants allow deaf people to receive and process sounds and speech. However, these devices do not restore normal hearing. They are tools that allow sound and speech to be processed and sent to the brain. A cochlear implant is not right for everyone.

How long do you stay in the hospital after a cochlear implant?

What Should I Expect During Surgery? Cochlear implant surgery is conducted under general anesthesia and lasts between 2-3 hours. The procedure may require an overnight stay at the hospital, but is usually an outpatient procedure.

Can you hear normally after a cochlear implant?

Who qualifies for cochlear implants?

To be eligible for a cochlear implant, you must have: Hearing loss that is so severe it interrupts spoken communication. Limited benefit from hearing aids as determined by specialized hearing tests. No medical conditions or factors that increase the risks associated with cochlear implants.