Authors:Susan Waltzman, J. Roland,
Publisher: Thieme
Keywords: implants, cochlear
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2006-08-16
List price: $109.95
ISBN-10: 158890413X
ISBN-13: 9781588904133

The second edition of Cochlear Implants provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art techniques for evaluating and selecting the cochlear implant candidate. Clear descriptions of surgical techniques guide the reader through implantation procedures, and chapters address important issues such as speech production, language development, and education in implant recipients. This second edition features: New chapters on the genetics of hearing loss, sound processing, binaural hearing, and electroacoustic stimulation Complete discussion of the most recent advances in evaluation procedures

Authors:Susan B., Ph.D. Waltzman, Noel L., M.D. Cohe,
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publisher
Keywords: implants, cochlear
Number of Pages: 398
Published: 2006-11-06
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 0865778825
ISBN-13: 9780865778825

Packed with new, previously unpublished data, this comprehensive reference covers all aspects of cochlear implantation and related sciences for the many specialists working in the field. You will find an emphasis on the most recent developments in basic and clinical sciences, including: the effects of electrical stimulation; processing capabilities; preoperative criteria; medical, surgical and radiological issues; device programming; rehabilitation; and education. Plus, you will benefit from the experience of an outstanding team of interdisciplinary experts, who share insights on: * The full c

Author: John K Niparko
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Keywords: practices, principles, implants, cochlear
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2009-04-01
List price: $149.00
ISBN-10: 0781777496
ISBN-13: 9780781777490

Cochlear Implants are prosthetic replacements for the inner ear and are only appropriate for people who receive minimal or no benefit from conventional hearing aids. Part of the devise is surgically implanted in the skull behind the ear and tiny wires are inserted into the cochlear. The other part of the devise is external and has a microphone, a speech processor and connecting cables. This book is a textbook that covers the scientific principles behind the device, the technology, how to assess candidates, how to implant the devices and what rehabilitation makes the most sense. The editor

Author: T. Kubo; Y. Takahashi; T. Iwaki
Publisher: Kugler
Keywords: update, implants, cochlear
Number of Pages: 599
Published: 2002-04-19
List price: $143.00
ISBN-10: 9062991912
ISBN-13: 9789062991914

Authors:Huw Cooper, Louise Craddock,
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: guide, practical, implants, cochlear
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2006-02-20
List price: $109.99
ISBN-10: 1861564813
ISBN-13: 9781861564818

This is a comprehensive multi-author handbook covering all aspects of cochlear implantation, fully updated since its first edition was published in 1991. All aspects of this rapidly developing field are covered, from implant design, speech processing strategies, assessment and rehabilitation of children and adults to future developments. Chapters written by implant users and their parents give fascinating insight into the experience of hearing again with a cochlear implant.

Authors:John B. Christiansen, Irene W. Leigh,
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Keywords: choices, ethics, children, implants, cochlear
Number of Pages: 284
Published: 2002-01-16
List price: $60.00
ISBN-10: 1563681161
ISBN-13: 9781563681165

Authors:Patricia M. Chute, Mary Ellen Nevins,
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Keywords: implants, cochlear, guide, parents
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2002-10-14
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1563681293
ISBN-13: 9781563681295