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Martin Kompis1, Dominique Vibert, Pascal Senn

  • 1Department of Otorhinolayngology-Head, Neck and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Inselspital, University of Berne, Berne,Switzerland.

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|June 6, 2003
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Scuba diving is possible with bilateral cochlear implants, even after numerous dives to significant depths. Patients with cochlear implant devices can maintain excellent hearing and speech recognition while enjoying underwater activities.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Auditory Implants

Background:

  • Bilateral cochlear implantation provides advanced hearing restoration.
  • Scuba diving poses potential risks to implanted medical devices due to pressure changes.
  • Assessing the safety and efficacy of cochlear implants during scuba diving is crucial for patient quality of life.

Observation:

  • A patient with two Med-El Combi40 and Combi40+ cochlear implants has extensive experience with scuba diving.
  • The patient completed 68 and 89 dives with each implant, reaching depths up to 43 meters.
  • Both cochlear implant systems remained functional throughout the diving activities.

Findings:

  • Cochlear implants demonstrated continued functionality after a significant number of deep-sea dives.

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  • The patient maintained excellent speech recognition scores with both implants while diving.
  • No major adverse effects on the cochlear implant devices were reported.

    • Implications:

    • Scuba diving is a viable recreational activity for individuals with bilateral cochlear implants.
    • Cochlear implant technology shows resilience to the pressures and conditions encountered in recreational scuba diving.
    • This case study supports the potential for cochlear implant recipients to engage in activities previously considered contraindicated.