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Introduction to Baha Technology

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1.  The main advantage of a Baha System for conductive or mixed hearing loss is that it: Takes into account the conductive component of a hearing loss Uses compression Works independently of the ear canal and middle ear Has a higher output than a hearing aid

2.  To be a candidate for the Baha System if a patient have conductive or mixed hearing loss, their bone conduction PTA has to be: Up to 55 dB HL (using .5, 1, 2 & 4 kHz) Up to 65 dB HL (using .5, 1, 2 & 4 kHz) Up to 55 dB HL (using .5, 1, 2 & 3 kHz) Up to 65 dB HL (using .5, 1, 2 & 3 kHz)

3.  To be a candidate for the Baha System if you have single-sided deafness, the good ear has to: Have normal hearing, defined as a Bone Conduction PTA of 25 dB HL or better (using .5, 1, 2 & 4 kHz) Have normal hearing, defined as an Air Conduction PTA of 20 dB HL or better (using .5, 1, 2 & 3 kHz) Have bone conduction hearing better than 65 dB HL PTA (using .5, 1, 2 & 3 kHz) Have normal hearing defined as speech perception scores of 90% or better

4.  Once the conductive component for mixed or conductive hearing loss exceeds ____ dB, research shows a Baha implant will outperform a hearing aid. 30 dB 20 dB 40 dB 35 dB

5.  Impacts of single-sided deafness can include: Difficulty hearing in background noise Problems communicating in a crowd or busy restaurant Difficulty in school for children All of the above

6.  The Baha 5 is smaller than previous generation technology because it: Is less powerful than older processors (such as the BP100 or Divino) Uses wireless technology Has the BC Drive transducer that is smaller and more efficient than prior transducer technology Can be used with the Baha Attract

7.  One advantage of the Baha Attract system is: All of these The cosmetic benefit of not having an abutment that is through the skin An increased number of processors that can be used with the Baha Attract An easier surgery

8.  Made for iPhone technology includes the ability to: Stream calls from an Android Phone Use a MiniMic 2+ with a Baha processor Pair your Baha processor to a computer Stream calls, music and media directly from an iPhone to the Baha 5 suite of processors

9.  In addition to the audiogram alone, clinicians should consider the following in determining candidacy for the Baha system: Degree of hearing handicap The patient's goals for treatment The outcome of the Baha demonstration and testing with softband if completed All of the above

10.  The innovative wearing options for the Baha 5 SuperPower processor allow the clinician to: Address the unique physical needs of the patient and/or provide maximum gain Fit the SuperPower wirelessly Fit the SuperPower to Nucleus Cochlear Implant recipients All of the above