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Pediatric Connectivity: Beyond the Phone

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1.  Can you stream a unilateral hearing aid and an earbud in the better hearing ear? No, there is only one primary Bluetooth connection. Yes, you just need to make sure you recommend the unilateral streaming option of hearing device. Yes, if you have a Bluetooth capable hearing device and a Bluetooth splitter to divide the signal. Yes, but the devices have to be rechargeable.

2.  What are the important considerations when discussing/recommending connectivity for video game systems? Etiology of their hearing loss Microphone needs and the game system they use Rating of the video game None of the above

3.  Are 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth the same thing? Yes, they can be used interchangeably as terms. No, they refer to different things. Bluetooth is a wireless communication protocol and 2.4 GHz is a method of transmission. No, they don’t work together and cannot be used at the same time. Yes, hearing devices has one or the other and they work the same way.

4.  What is a consideration specifically for pediatrics when creating documents/videos to show how to pair/connect certain devices? It should be from the perspective of the patient only; they are the one who will be dealing with the devices. If should be from the perspective of the parent only, they are the ones who will be dealing with the devices. It should be from multiple perspectives from a patient to a caregiver because ages and needs differ depending on the situation. No written documentation; only use videos to convey how to connect.

5.  What are some educational items outside of hearing manufacturing accessories that can be paired to hearing devices? Phone Tablet Computer AAC devices All of the above