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Comparative Study
. 1997 Nov;18(6 Suppl):S107-8.

Evaluation of electrically elicited stapedius reflex threshold measured through three different cochlear implant systems

J M Opie  1 , J H Allum, R Probst
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Comparative Study

Evaluation of electrically elicited stapedius reflex threshold measured through three different cochlear implant systems

J M Opie et al. Am J Otol. 1997 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate intraoperative electrically elicited stapedius reflex thresholds (ESRTs) measured through three different cochlear implant systems: the Nucleus Mini 22, the Clarion Enhanced Bipolar, and the Med-El Combi-40.

Subjects and methods: Relations between intraoperative ESRT and postoperative maximum comfort level (MCL) were examined in seven children (4 Nucleus, 2 Clarion, and 1 Med-El) and one adult (Clarion).

Results: Preliminary results indicated most ESRTs were either higher or both higher and lower (across the electrode array within a subject) than MCLs. All systems provided satisfactory means for measuring ERSTs.

Conclusion: It is recommended that hand-held systems have a direct readout to the programming station and that audio and visual feedback be improved for all units.

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