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Early experience with the cochlear ESPrit ear-level speech processor in children.

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  • 1Nottingham Paediatric Cochlear Implant Programme, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, England.

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. Supplement
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The ESPrit ear-level speech processor shows promising results for children with cochlear implants, performing comparably to the SPrint processor. Further research is needed to confirm functional benefits and address current limitations.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • The ESPrit ear-level speech processor is a new device for the Nucleus CI24M multichannel cochlear implant.
  • Previous use of the SPrint body-worn processor is a prerequisite for programming the ESPrit.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the use and patient experience of the ESPrit ear-level speech processor in children.
  • To compare the performance of the ESPrit processor with the SPrint processor.

Main Methods:

  • Study involved 6 children aged 8-15 years, initially fitted with the SPrint processor.
  • Patients were subsequently fitted with the ESPrit processor, with 5 achieving successful consistent use.
  • Aided threshold measures were used for performance comparison.

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Main Results:

  • Patient experience with the ESPrit processor was generally favorable, despite some device and programming challenges.
  • The ESPrit processor performed at least as well as the SPrint processor in aided threshold measures.
  • A trend towards improved aided thresholds was observed with the ESPrit processor.

Conclusions:

  • The ESPrit processor demonstrates comparable performance to the SPrint processor in children with cochlear implants.
  • Further investigation is recommended to confirm the functional benefits of both processors.
  • Current limitations include the lack of FM radio hearing aid compatibility and the need for caution in fitting inexperienced young listeners.