LM406 - Contemporary Considerations with Hearing Aid Fittings for Severe to Profound Hearing Loss

Saturday, April 2, 2022

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CT

Location: 224

Earn 0.1 CEUs

Lead Presenter(s)

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Dennis D. Van Vliet, AuD

Publications Director
Starkey
Yorba Linda, California

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: Starkey- Consultant/Advisory Board
Non-Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant non-financial relationships with anything to disclose.

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Presenter(s)

Luis F. Camacho, Au.D.

Manager of Education & Training
Starkey
Bloomington, Indiana

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: Starkey- Employment
Non-Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant non-financial relationships with anything to disclose.

Abstract: The past decade has brought about changes in technology and criteria for treatment of severe to profound hearing loss. Cochlear implants are now a common consideration not only for bilateral profound losses but also for unilateral hearing loss when a hearing aid provides no benefit in the affected ear. Concurrently, the capabilities of power hearing aids have dramatically improved with effective feedback management, Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeability, advanced noise management influenced by Artificial Intelligence, and the availability of a variety of innovative accessories. This session will focus on selection criteria and available options for fitting severe to profound hearing loss.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how Artificial Intelligence in hearing aid fittings may benefit patients with severe to profound hearing loss.
Apply a systematic strategy when evaluating candidacy for hearing aids vs cochlear implantation.
Evaluate the patient’s lifestyle along with expected battery life to inform a decision about replaceable vs rechargeable batteries.