Fitting the Second Speech Processor in Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implants: Achieving Optimal Performance

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Stacy L. Payne ◽  
Annelle V. Hodges
2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Erin C. Schafer

Children who use cochlear implants experience significant difficulty hearing speech in the presence of background noise, such as in the classroom. To address these difficulties, audiologists often recommend frequency-modulated (FM) systems for children with cochlear implants. The purpose of this article is to examine current empirical research in the area of FM systems and cochlear implants. Discussion topics will include selecting the optimal type of FM receiver, benefits of binaural FM-system input, importance of DAI receiver-gain settings, and effects of speech-processor programming on speech recognition. FM systems significantly improve the signal-to-noise ratio at the child's ear through the use of three types of FM receivers: mounted speakers, desktop speakers, or direct-audio input (DAI). This discussion will aid audiologists in making evidence-based recommendations for children using cochlear implants and FM systems.


ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Litovsky

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 (sup1) ◽  
pp. 78-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Y. Litovsky ◽  
Patti M. Johnstone ◽  
Shelly P. Godar

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan-Willem Beijen ◽  
Ad F. M. Snik ◽  
Emmanuel A. M. Mylanus

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 73S-81S ◽  
Author(s):  
Blake S. Wilson ◽  
Reinhold Schatzer ◽  
Enrique A. Lopez-Poveda ◽  
Xiaoan Sun ◽  
Dewey T. Lawson ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marloes Sparreboom ◽  
Andy J. Beynon ◽  
Ad F. M. Snik ◽  
Emmanuel A. M. Mylanus

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