Electromagnetic interference and cochlear implants.
This paper reviews the most common sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with cochlear implants (CI). Particular attention will be given to the description of the mechanisms of electromagnetic interaction with CI; main disturbances caused to CI; relevant scientific investigations; and existing requirements and tests for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity applicable to CI.
Tognola
Gabriella
G
Istituto di Ingegneria Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy. gabriella.tognola@polimi.it
Parazzini
Marta
M
Sibella
Federica
F
Paglialonga
Alessia
A
Ravazzani
Paolo
P
D000328:Adult; D040421:Cell Phone; D002648:Child; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D000075202:Contraindications; D016371:Cranial Irradiation; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D055672:Static Electricity