Learning Objectives: To understand the factors influencing choice of BCHD in the context of a conductive or mixed hearing loss found in patients with CSOM.
Introduction: Bone conduction hearing devices (BSCD) are well established for use in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). The rationale for using BCHD over conventional hearing aids when surgical reconstruction is not effective will be discussed, the factors important in choosing between them discussed and the options available introduced. The remaining speakers in this session will describe these in detail.
Methods: Structured review of options for BCHD in CSOM including maximum power output (MPO) and feasibility.
Results: The MPD of BCHD varies and should be taken into account when choosing a device to use in patients with CSOM.
Conclusions: All BCHD are suitable for use in patients with CSOM that cannot otherwise be improved by middle ear surgery, although the device choice depends on the degree of conductive or mixed hearing loss, MPO as well as feasibility, availability and patient choice.
