What is it about?

This article presents a consensus minimum standard for checking cochlear implants during and after surgery. It recommends a clear, repeatable set of tests to confirm the device and electrode contacts work, to assess nerve and brainstem responses, and to monitor preservation of residual hearing.

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Why is it important?

The goal is to improve quality assurance, make results comparable across centers and manufacturers, and support long-term, structured care for implant patients.

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This article provides basic structures for CI centers.

Dr. rer. biol. hum. Daniel Polterauer-Neuling (née Polterauer)
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen

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This page is a summary of: Recommendations for selection of target parameters and process recommendations for audiological and technical functional testing of cochlear implant, HNO, June 2025, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s00106-025-01629-w.
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