When might this service be appropriate?
- Limited benefit from appropriately fitted hearing aids
- Childhood prelingual deafness or significant adult hearing loss
How is it assessed?
- Formal audiology, aided hearing/speech assessment, developmental/language review and indicated imaging.
- Discuss medical suitability, vaccination review, costs and long-term support with an implant centre/team.
How is care planned?
- This service supports initial consultation and planning assessment with an appropriate implant team. Patient/family communication preferences matter.
- Hearing aids, assistive technology, sign language and other language support remain part of the discussion.
What follow-up and recovery care is needed?
- Surgery is followed by activation, mapping, device care and ongoing hearing/language rehabilitation.
Which risks and limitations should be discussed?
- Surgical/device complications, infection, loss of residual hearing or limited benefit are possible.
When is prompt or emergency care needed?
- New sudden hearing loss needs urgent hearing assessment rather than waiting for implant counselling.
For a life-threatening emergency, seek emergency care or call 999 in Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Does implantation immediately produce speech?
No. Outcomes vary; mapping, consistent use, language access and rehabilitation are important.