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In the first few weeks after surgery, it is very important to take good care of the skin around the implant site. Even after the skin has healed, the abutment must be cleaned every day.

Whenever you are not wearing your sound processor you can protect the abutment using the press-on abutment cover provided with your sound processor

Bone Conduction Hearing Devices and Implants (BCHDs and BCHIs)

How does the human ear work and what is a Bone Conduction Hearing Device

Following implantation and subsequent switch on, both you and your child will receive lots of help and support from an array of different people in order for your child to get the most from their cochlear implant.

When your child is at nursery or school they will most likely be provided with an FM system or radio aid.

Often the biggest challenge within the first week is asking your child to wear their processors and keep magnets/coils attached to their head.

Between the ages of 11 and 18, your child will be reviewed in what is known as the ‘Transition Service’.

Information about Paediatric Rehabilitation, Switch-on and Tuning following Cochlear Implantation

Following the assessment process the cochlear implant team will meet to decide if your child would benefit from a cochlear implant. You will be told about the decision and if we are going to offer an implant you will be given a date for surgery and an appointment to see the surgeon and sign the consent form.