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Foundations of Bone Conduction Systems: Candidacy and Counseling

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1.  Which patients with Single-Sided Deafness (SSD) may benefit from a Bone Conduction Solution? Patients with some hearing loss in the better ear (defined as pure tone average for air conduction at .5, 1. 2 & 3 kHz equal to or better than 65 dB) Patients with normal hearing in the better ear (defined as pure tone average for air conduction at .5, 1, 2 & 3 kHz equal to or better than 20 dB) Any patient with some hearing loss in only one ear None of the above

2.  Hearing loss related to Chronic Otitis Media may Vary depending on the status of the middle ear and result in permanent hearing loss Be ignored as it is likely a temporary condition Be a consideration only in children as adults don’t get COM Cause only mild hearing loss

3.  The Bone Conduction treatment pathway should consider: Patient age Hearing loss Desire and suitability for a surgical option All of the above

4.  If performing a quick demonstration with Baha technology, professionals should: Use a Baha 6 Max sound processor either on factory settings or with a demo program set up in the Baha Fitting Software Send the processor home with the patient for a minimum of 4-6 weeks for at-home use No demonstration is needed All of the above

5.  When discussing Baha systems with candidates, it can be helpful to discuss the following advantages of Bone Conduction Systems over other treatment options: Baha systems are generally worn off the ear Baha systems provide stimulation through direct bone conduction Baha surgery provides predictable outcomes All of the above