Underdiagnosed Issues in Children Receiving CIs: Prevalence and Implications of "Hidden Disabilities"
Course: #31089Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 338 Reviews
This course will review the pros and cons of cochlear implantation in children under 12 months of age. It will identify the areas that need to be addressed both during the decision making process prior to implantation and postoperatively including the preoperative evaluation, counseling, expectations, programming, rehabilitation and results.
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Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the rationale for implanting children under 12 months of age.
- Discuss the possible effects of co-morbidities on children implanted under 12 months of age.
- Discuss the risks and benefits of cochlear implantation in children under 12 months of age.
Course created on May 17, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Rationale |
| 10-15 Minutes | Surgical/medical considerations |
| 15-30 Minutes | Preoperative process |
| 30-40 Minutes | Outcomes |
| 40-50 Minutes | Co-morbidities |
| 50-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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338 ReviewsPresented By
Susan Waltzman
PhD
Susan B. Waltzman, PhD is the Marica F. Vilcek Professor of Otolaryngology and Co-Director of the NYU Cochlear Implant Center at NYU School of Medicine. Her research is focused on two main areas: outcomes with cochlear and brainstem implants and isolating the variables which affect performance including the impact of new technology on outcomes in children, adolescents, older adults and special populations as well as being the Principal Investigator on numerous device related clinical trials. The most current research at the cochlear implant center focuses on the treatment of those with single-sided deafness, residual hearing and children with compromised auditory nerves. Dr. Waltzman is the author of more than 115 peer-reviewed articles, numerous book chapters and in 2014, the third edition of a textbook with Dr. J. Thomas Roland titled Cochlear Implants. She also has been invited as a Visiting Professor at many institutions world-wide and is a frequent contributor and invited speaker at national and international conferences.
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