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Programming features of the CLARION Multi-Strategy Cochlear Implant
S Zimmerman-Phillips1, C Murad
1Advanced Bionics Corporation, Sylmar, California 91342, USA.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. Supplement
|April 24, 1999
Summary
Cochlear implant systems offer flexible programming for diverse patient needs. These features optimize device fittings, enhancing performance for both adult and pediatric users across various strategies.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Patient performance with multichannel cochlear implants varies significantly.
- Cochlear implant systems require adaptable fitting to meet individual patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the CLARION Multi-Strategy Cochlear Implant's processing strategies and programming features.
- To present preliminary data on the utilization of fitting parameters in adult and pediatric cochlear implant users.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of available processing strategies and programming features of the CLARION Multi-Strategy Cochlear Implant.
- Collection and analysis of preliminary data on fitting parameter usage in adult Simultaneous Analog Stimulation (SAS) and Continuous Interleaved Sampler (CIS) patients, and pediatric CIS users.
Main Results:
- Many programming features are beneficial for both adult and pediatric populations, irrespective of the speech processing strategy used.
- The flexibility of processing strategies and programming options is crucial for optimizing device fittings.
Conclusions:
- The CLARION system's adaptable strategies and programming enhance patient device fittings.
- Optimized cochlear implant fittings are essential for maximizing patient performance and auditory rehabilitation outcomes.