title: Implantable hearing devices.
abstract: Hearing loss remains the most common sensory impairment in the United States. Fortunately, new treatments for this disorder are becoming available each year. This article reviews human ear anatomy, types and causes of hearing loss, and basic information on middle and inner ear implantable hearing devices. Risks, benefits, costs, and nursing care issues are discussed.
authors: Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors: Sam J
authors: SJ
authors: Marzo
mesh_terms: D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration