Guest guest Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 Thank you, . I have been waiting for someone to explain that. I didn't know they could do the split array until someone ,mentioned it here. Good to know theres a choice for the surgeon if he needs it. Betty N22 Split array > > Can anyone describe the split array? > Is it much the same type as the old N22 was made? > > Thanks > Betty > N22-Esprit 22 > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today > Only $9.95 per month! > Visit www.juno.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 Hi and Betty Yes the N22 is a straight regular array.If you have heard my story you will remember that I had chosen the Clarion but my Dr. was unable to insert the array ,due to my ossification.He was a wise Dr. and also had the N22 in the OR..he tried that and he got full insertion and I got wonderful hearing!!!!Then ,3 years later,after the n24C was FDA approved he again got full insertion and because of the nerve hugging array i have even better hearing, Our friend is in surgery today..she has ossification so her Dr. will first try the regular array and if he is unsuccesful in inserting it he will go with the split array. Love Dora Split array Can anyone describe the split array? Is it much the same type as the old N22 was made? Thanks Betty N22-Esprit 22 ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Our Dr. (Walter Belenky) at Children's Hospital in Detroit said he is going to contact Cochlear about Peyton. He said he might be able to use traditional implant in right ear but won't know till he actually sees it. Dr. B wanted to also talk with another physician because Peyton's entire hearing loss has baffled many. He has always been tested at 20-25 db aided, even with an 85-90 db loss. His audiograms show a flat loss to 4000. His speech never improved much since initial diagnosis four years ago. We had extensive AVT for almost 2 years. We have also had him in preschool for 2 years before kindergarten. He was lucky to be born into a large, loud family who supported him in every way. He is the youngest of 4. There seems to be no reason that anyone can find as to why his speech didn't improve. The possibility of AN has been discussed along with another processing disorder. His hearing has dropped by 15 db in the last year. I'm assuming because of the ossification. It wasn't there when he had initial CT scan 4 years ago. He also never did have meningitis. We have no family history of hearing loss and Peyton wasn't detected till almost 2 years old. His initial dx was SNHL. We also have seen him respond to questions and sounds unaided. The Dr's of course thought I was insane. I have spoke to him from across the room (normal speaking) and he has answered me. There is no way he should have been able to hear me unaided. This has happened many times with his back turned to me also. This si one of the resons AN was suspected. I do wonder how can he hear with the ossification? If his left ear is fully closed how is he able to hear me with only that aid in? Everytime I think we have the answers to his hearing loss something will change. As far as a bi-lat. implant goes, I truly am not comfortable with the idea yet. The idea of getting one has me so stressed out that I can't even imagine going for 2. The Dr. did explain that after speaking with some collegues he would have more answers for me as far as removing ossification. As for now we are going with the assumption that the right ear will be implanted and have the dbl array available if it is needed. I also did read that sometimes it can be caused for chronic ear infections. Peyton has had many since he started wearing HA's. He has had tubes put in, adenoids removed and had tubes replaced. He also had a pic- line for 3 weeks after last set of tubes. Now we dont treat ear infections at all. They get better by themselves with or without antibiotics in about 10 days. Since he never has pain or fever this seemed the best way to go. His ENT was afraid of him having a resistence down the road. Wow, sorry for the novel, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 , It sounds as if you have had a very stressful journey with Peyton already. I'm glad that Dr Belenky is planning to seek the opinion of another doctor for him because that should help him narrow things down. Indeed, frequent ear infections can cause scar tissue to form and that is one of my issues. I had very frequent ear infections as a child, many of which went untreated and others were. Do you know what kind of antibiotics were given to treat his ear infections? There is a list of medications that can cause hearing loss called otoxic drugs. It's a long list but I'll add it at the end of this message. Since Peyton has had a pic-line, it sounds as if his body couldn't fight off infections and perhaps he ran high temps. Has he ever seen a pediatric neurologist because many times a neurologist can find a cause for hearing loss? I'm sorry that you all have been thru so much. He's still a little boy and your description of his ability at times to hear makes me feel that his hearing loss fluctuates but of course he probably can't tell you that since he's so young. The double array does sound like the one that would be most suitable for him and is successful for those who need it. It will be interesting to follow his journey to sound and your courage as a parent is obvious. I'm glad you found the list and hope you'll keep posting as you have more information. I wish you all great success. We are here to provide support and as much information as we can but your medical team is your ultimate source. Alice Here's the list of otoxic drugs: Drugs that can cause hearing loss Salicylates * aspirin and aspirin- containing products * salicylates and methyl salicylates (linaments) (Toxic effects appear to be dose related and are almost always reversible once medications are discontinued.) Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) (Most NSAIDS have the potential for causing hearing loss and/or tinnitus. Because new drugs are being frequently approved for use it is important that you check with your doctor or pharmacist to determine jf the drug you were prescribed can cause a problem.) * diclofenac (Voltaren) * etocolac (Lodine) * ibuprofen (Nalfon) * ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc.) * indomethacin (Indocin) * naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox Aleve) * piroxicam (Feldene) * sulindac (Clinoril) (Toxic effects are dose related and are almost always reversible once medications are discontinued) Antibiotics * aminoglycosides * amikacin (Amakin) * gentamycin (Garamycin) * kanamycin (Kantrex) * neomycin (Found in many over-the-counter antibiotic ointments) * netilmicin (Netromycin) * streptomycin * tobramycin (Nebcin) (Of particular interest is that topical ear drop medications containing gentamycin or neomycin do not appear to be ototoxic in humans unless the tympanic membrane (ear drum ) is perforated. When a solution of an aminoglycoside antibiotic is used on the skin together with an aminoglycoside antibiotic used intravenously there is a risk of an increase of the ototoxic effect especially if the solution is used on a wound that is open or raw or the patient has underlying kidney damage. Neomycin is the drug that is most toxic to the structure involved in hearing, the cochlea so it is recommended for topical use only. But even topical therapy has resulted in hearing loss when large areas were treated which allowed for large amounts of the drug to be absorbed into the body. Hearing loss caused by this class of antibiotics is usually permanent.) * erythromycin * (EES) * (E-mycin) * (Ilosone) * (Eryc) * (Pediazole) * (Biaxin) * (Zithromax) (Usually ototoxic when given in intravenous doses of 2-4 grams per 24 hours especially if there is underlying kidney failure) * vancomycin (Vancocin) (Similar to aminoglycosides in that it may be ototoxic when used intravenously in life-threatening infections. The fact that aminoglycosides and vancomycin are often used together intravenously when treating life-threatening infections further exaggerates the problem) * minocycline (Minocin) (Similar to erythromycin) * polymixin B & amphotericin B (Antifungal preparations) * capreomycin (Capestat) (Anti-tuberculosis medication) Diuretics * bendroflumethazide (Corzide) * bumetanide (Bumex) * chlor-thalidone (Tenoretic) * ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) * furosemide (Lasix) (These are usually ototoxic when given intravenously for acute kidney failure acute hypertensive crisis or acute pulmonaty edema/congestive heart failure. Rare cases of ototoxicity have been found when these medications are taken orally in high doses by people with chronic kidney disease) Chemotherapeutic Agents * bleomycine (Blenoxane) * bromocriptine (Parlodel) * carboplatinum (Carboplatin) * cisplatin (Platinol) * methotrexate (Rheumatrex) * nitrogen mustard (Mustargen) * vinblastin (Velban) * vincristine (Oncovin) (The ototoxic effects can be minimized by carefully monitoring blood levels) Quinine * chioroquine phosphate (Aralen) * quinacrine hydrochloride (Atabrine) * quinine sulfate (Quinam) (The ototoxic effects are very similar to those of aspirin) Mucosal Protectant * misoprostol (Cytotec) Narcotic Analgesics * hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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