Cochlear Implants
What is necessary after person gets a cochlear implant?
Speech and auditory training, rehabilitation should start before the operation takes place and continue afterwards.
What is a cochlear implant?
A cochlear implant is a highly technical advancement that is designed to aid some deaf individuals. Electrodes are surgically implanted in the cochlear. By stimulating the nerve fibers in the cochlea electrically, this device can help some deaf people to receive some sound signals that can help them in their communication.
What are the parts of the cochlear implant?
A)Implant- signals are sent by the coil as electrical impulses to the implanted radio receiver which is placed under the skin behind the ear. A wire that leads from the receiver to an electrode is placed in the fluid of the cochlea to stimulate the auditory nerves in the inner ear. B)Electrodes- the cochlear implant delivers appropriate electrical energy to an array of electrodes. Most implants offer up to 22 electrodes. C)Auditory Nerve- transmits the electrical signal to the brain where it is interpreted as sound Headset- a small microphone contained within a headset, located behind the ear picks up sound. D)Cord- a cord from the headpiece carries the sound to a speech processor worn externally. E)Speech Processor- uses a small powerful mini-computer to digitize sounds into coded signals. F)Transmitting coil- coded signals are sent to a transmitting coil which is part of the headset located behind the ear. The coil and microphone are held in place by small magnets located in the coil and an implanted radio receiver placed under the skin.
What some cons of getting a cochlear implant?
Cons: •It might not work. •There are surgical risks such as possibility of infection or facial paralysis from surgery. •If you have a cochlear implant other people may assume you can hear everything. •The Deaf Community worries about the loss of members to the Deaf Community and the decline in the use of ASL.
Who got a cochlear implant in the first "Sound and Fury" film?
Peter, one of the twins of Mari and Chris.
What some pros of getting a cochlear implant?
Pros: •If it works one would be able to hear. •It could aid in speech development. •It could help with accessing better educational options. •It could help provide more job opportunities. •One could have easier access to the hearing world.
What is the cochlear implants controversy?
The Deaf Community worries about the loss of members to the Deaf Community and the decline in the use of ASL.
What are the Cultural perspective on getting a cochlear implant?
The cultural perspective is the opinion from Deaf Community that deafness is not a medical disease that needs to be corrected. Deafness is not something that needs to be fixed. They are against cochlear implants. They want to protect deaf children from the dangers of the surgical procedure. They don't want people to think that getting a cochlear implant will make the child hearing.
What are the Medical perspective on getting a cochlear implant?
The medical perspective views deafness as a medical condition and sees cochlear implants as a way to help deaf people be able to function more easily in society. They have developed many guidelines and the technology continues to improve. More parents are choosing to implant their children at a very young age with positive results. It is important that the individual or family are informed of the advantages and disadvantages of the cochlear implant. They need to understand that the implant is not going to take away the individual's deafness.
What does a cochlear implant sound like?
This varies from individual to individual. Initially it can sound like a series of static and squeaks. One must learn to turn the signals they receive into something they can understand.
