Cochlear Implants: Audiologic Management and Considerations for Implantable Hearing Devices

Cochlear Implants: Audiologic Management and Considerations for Implantable Hearing Devices provides comprehensive coverage of the audiological principles and practices pertaining to cochlear implants and other implantable hearing technologies. This is the first and only book that is written specifically for audiologists and that exhaustively addresses the details involved with the assessment and management of cochlear implant technology. Additionally, this book provides a through overview of hybrid cochlear implants, implantable bone conduction hearing technology, middle ear implantable devices, and auditory brainstem implants.

Key Features

• Each chapter features an abundance of figures supporting the clinical practices and principles discussed in the text and enabling students and clinicians to more easily understand and apply the material to clinical practice.
• The information is evidence based and whenever possible is supported by up-to-date peer-reviewed research.
• Provides comprehensive coverage of complex information and sophisticated technology in a manner that is student-friendly and in an easily understandable narrative form.
• Concepts covered in the narrative text are presented clearly and then reinforced through additional learning aids including case studies and video examples.
• Full color design with numerous figures and illustrations. 
• A PluralPlus website includes an image bank for instructors and clinical videos demonstrating basic management procedures and practices.

Cochlear Implants is the perfect choice for graduate-level courses covering implantable hearing technologies because the book provides a widespread yet intricate description of every implantable hearing technology available for clinical use today. This textbook is an invaluable resource and reference for both audiology graduate students and clinical audiologists who work with implantable hearing devices. 

Review

"[Wolfe’s] latest work is a state-of-the-art compendium of cochlear implant literature and supersedes his first publication. I particularly enjoyed the section on how to define the electro-acoustic boundary depending on different frequency allocation approaches. Also of interest is the section on the increased likelihood of obtaining electrical stapedial reflex thresholds with higher probe tone frequencies [...]
With the help of just four collaborators, Wolfe delivers a compelling and up-to-date overview of the field. This book may soon be regarded as the handbook of cochlear implant knowledge and I anticipate it will be used regularly to guide clinical practice."
—Unai Martinez de Estibariz, MSc Audiology, Audiology (Hearing and Balance) Centre & The Richard Ramsden Centre for Hearing Implants, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK, in ENT & Audiology News (November 2019)

20Q: Outcomes of Children with Cochlear Implants - Shooting for the Moon!

Read Jace Wolfe's interview with Gus Mueller from AudiologyOnline here.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors

Chapter 1. Basic Operation and History of Cochlear Implant Technology
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Basic Hardware of Cochlear Implants
Basic Operation of Cochlear Implants
The History of Cochlear Implants
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 2. Physics and Electronics of Cochlear Implantation
Jace Wolfe and James W. Heller
Introduction
Fundamentals of Electricity
Modern Electronics
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 3. Anatomy and Physiology Associated with Cochlear Implantation
Jace Wolfe
Auditory Physiology and Pathophysiology
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 4. Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Regulatory Approval
Jace Wolfe and Elizabeth Musgrave
Introduction
FDA Regulation of Medical Devices
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 5. Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Adult Audiologic Assessment
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Case History
Audiologic Assessment
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 6. Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Pediatric Audiologic Assessment
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Audiologic Assessment
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 7. Basic Terminology of Cochlear Implant Programming
Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer
Transforming Acoustic Signals into Electrical Current to Elicit an Auditory Response
Factors That Influence the Electrical Coding of Duration/Time
Basic Terminology of Cochlear Implant Programming and Processing
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 8. Cochlear Implant Signal Coding Strategies
Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer
Basic Cochlear Implant Signal Coding Strategies
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 9. Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants and Sound Processors
Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer
Introduction
Advanced Bionics Sound Processors
Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 10. Cochlear Nucleus Cochlear Implants and Sound Processors
Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer
Introduction
Nucleus Sound Processors
Nucleus Cochlear Implants
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 11. MED-EL Cochlear Implants and Sound Processors
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
MED-EL Corporation
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 12. Medical and Surgical Aspects of Cochlear Implantation
R. Stanley Baker
Introduction
The CI Surgeon
Medical Evaluation
The CI Operation
Key Concepts

Chapter 13. The Role of Imaging in Implantable Hearing Devices
Anthony M. Alleman
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 14. Fundamental Practices of Cochlear Implant Programming
Jace Wolfe
Pre-Activation Procedures
The Fundamentals of Cochlear Implant Programming
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 15. Programming Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants
Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer
Introduction to Programming Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants
Programming Advanced Bionics Sound Processors
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 16. Programming Cochlear Nucleus Cochlear Implants
Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer
Introduction to Programming Nucleus Cochlear Implants
Programming Nucleus Cochlear Implants
Programming Previous Generations of Nucleus Implants
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 17. Programming MED-EL Cochlear Implants
Jace Wolfe and Sara Neumann
Introduction to Programming MED-EL Cochlear Implants
Programming MED-EL Implants
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 18. Objective Measures of Cochlear Implant Function
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Electrophysiologic Measures
Electrical Measures
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 19. Considerations for Vestibular Assessment and Management of Cochlear Implant Candidates and Recipients
Jamie M. Bogle
Introduction
Vestibular Anatomy and Physiology
Vestibular Function and Hearing Loss
Impact of Cochlear Implantation on the Vestibular System
Dizziness Post-Cochlear Implantation
Vestibular Function Post-Cochlear Implantation
Dizziness Management and Rehabilitation
Conclusions
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 20. Additional Consideration in the Management of Cochlear Implants for Children and Adults
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 21. Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Adults with Cochlear Implants
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Assessment of Postoperative Cochlear Implant Outcomes
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 22. Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Children with Cochlear Implants
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Assessment of Postoperative Cochlear Implant Outcomes of Children
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 23. Optimizing the Audiologic Management of Recipients of Cochlear Implants: Integrating Clinical Knowledge to Maximize Recipient Outcomes
Jace Wolfe
Collaboration with the Cochlear Implant Surgeon/Medical Evaluation
Programming Schedule
Additional Habilitative/Rehabilitative Considerations
Patient Complaints and Complications
Managing Recipients Who Experience Disappointing Outcomes
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 24. Hearing Preservation After Cochlear Implantation, Electric-Acoustic Stimulation, and Hybrid Cochlear Implants
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Fundamentals of Hearing Preservation, EAS, and Hybrid Cochlear Implantation
Electrode Array Location and Place of Stimulation
Current Devices
Performance with Hybrid or Minimally Invasive Cochlear Implants
Selecting Electrode Arrays for Hearing Preservation
Optimizing the EAS Fitting
Clinical Protocol for Programming EAS Devices
The Future of EAS
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 25. Auditory Brainstem Implants
Jace Wolfe
Assessment of Candidacy for Auditory Brainstem Implants
Postoperative Management of Recipients of Auditory Brainstem Implants
Cochlear Nucleus ABI24M and ABI541 Auditory Brainstem Implants
Outcomes with Auditory Brainstem Implants
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 26. Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing Device
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 27. Medical Considerations for Osseointegrated Bone Conduction Implants
Mark Wood
Introduction and Overview
Surgical Preparation
Surgical Technique
Key Concepts
References

Chapter 28. Middle Ear Implantable Hearing Devices
Jace Wolfe
Introduction
Overview of Middle Ear Implantable Hearing Devices
Assessment of Candidacy for Middle Ear Implantable Hearing Devices
General Types of Middle Ear Implantable Hearing Devices
Modern Middle Ear Implantable Hearing Devices
Audiologic Management of Recipients of Middle Ear Implantable Hearing Devices
Key Concepts
References

Index

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