What is hybrid cochlear implant?

The Hybrid S or “short-electrode” cochlear implant was developed to treat patients with a severe-profound hearing loss limited to the high frequencies. The short-electrode is implanted into just the base or high-frequency region of the cochlea, with the goal of preserving residual low-frequency hearing.

Who would benefit from a hybrid cochlear implant?

The hybrid cochlear implant is approved for unilateral (one ear) use in people age 18 years and older who have: have residual low-frequency hearing. severe to profound high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss. limited benefit from appropriately fit hearing aids.

What kind of headphones can I use with hybrid cochlear implants?

Noise-cancelling headphones work well with cochlear implants. Of course you don’t get any feedback the way that you do with hearing aids. Several noise-cancelling headphones are large, over-the-ear type, so you can use them whether you have a T-mic or conventionally located microphones.

Does Medicare cover hybrid cochlear implants?

Medicare covers hearing implants, both cochlear implants and bone conduction implants. After completing your hearing evaluation, your audiologist will compare your results with the Medicare coverage criteria to determine your eligibility for coverage under Medicare.

How does a hybrid cochlear implant work?

How Does a Hybrid Cochlear Implant Work? The external processor of the hybrid cochlear implant picks up incoming sounds and transmits the low frequency information to a hearing aid. The hearing aid then amplifies the sound based on the patient’s low frequency hearing.

Can people with a cochlear implant use headphones?

The GN 2125 headset works well with Cochlear Speech Processors and your Cochlear implant. Binaural headset will give you a better overall sound quality and comfort whether you have two Cochlear Implants, or 1xCI and 1xHearing Aid. If you use Telecoil with your Cochlear implant, you should hear better with this headset.

Can you use AirPods with a cochlear implant?

With iOS 12, Apple’s AirPods can use their “Live Listen” assistive hearing technology to turn the AirPods into an amplification device. The “Live Listen” feature has been available since 2014 on compatible Made For iPhone (MFi) hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Who is a good candidate for cochlear implants?

Cochlear Implant Candidacy A cochlear implant may be right for you, if you: Have inner ear hearing loss. Have trouble understanding speech even with properly fit hearing aids. Are motivated and have a support system that can help them or loved one understand sounds and speech.