Hearing aids ppt presentation topic in nursing

_Hearing Aids: Description, Types, and Features_

Hearing aids are electronic devices designed to amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss. They consist of a microphone, amplifier, and speaker, which work together to improve speech recognition and overall communication.
Components of a Hearing Aid:

1. Microphone: Picks up sound waves and converts them into electrical signals.

2. Amplifier. Increases the power of the electrical signals to make sound louder.

3. Speaker (Receiver): Converts the amplified electrical signals back into sound waves.

4. Battery. Powers the hearing aid.

5. Circuitry. Controls the flow of electrical signals and adjusts sound settings.

Types of Hearing Aids:

1. Behind-the-Ear (BTE): Most common type, with a microphone and amplifier behind the ear.

2. In-the-Ear (ITE): Custom-fit device placed in the ear canal.

3. Completely-in-Canal (CIC): Tiny device placed deep within the ear canal.

4. Receiver-in-Canal (RIC): Similar to BTE, but with a smaller receiver in the ear canal.

*Components of a Hearing Aid:*

1. _Microphone_: Picks up sound waves and converts them into electrical signals.
2. _Amplifier_: Increases the power of the electrical signals to make sound louder.
3. _Speaker_ (Receiver): Converts the amplified electrical signals back into sound waves.
4. _Battery_: Powers the hearing aid.
5. _Circuitry_: Controls the flow of electrical signals and adjusts sound settings.

*Types of Hearing Aids:*

1. _Behind-the-Ear (BTE)_: Most common type, with a microphone and amplifier behind the ear.
2. _In-the-Ear (ITE)_: Custom-fit device placed in the ear canal.
3. _Completely-in-Canal (CIC)_: Tiny device placed deep within the ear canal.
4. _Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)_: Similar to BTE, but with a smaller receiver in the ear canal.
5. _Implantable Hearing Aids_: Surgical implants, such as cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing aids.

*Features of Modern Hearing Aids:*

1. _Digital Signal Processing_: Improves sound quality and reduces noise.
2. _Feedback Suppression_: Reduces high-pitched squealing.
3. _Noise Reduction_: Enhances speech clarity in noisy environments.
4. _Directional Microphones_: Improves sound localization and speech understanding.
5. _Bluetooth Connectivity_: Streams audio from phones, TVs, and other devices.
6. _Rechargeable Batteries_: Convenient and environmentally friendly.
7. _Artificial Intelligence (AI)_: Some hearing aids use AI to learn the user's preferences and adapt to different listening environments.

*Benefits of Hearing Aids:*

1. _Improved Communication_: Enhances speech understanding and social interactions.
2. _Increased Confidence_: Boosts self-esteem and participation in activities.
3. _Better Quality of Life_: Improves overall well-being and mental health.
4. _Cognitive Benefits_: May reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk.
5. _Career and Education_: Enhances productivity and learning capabilities.

Features of Modern Hearing Aids:

1. Digital Signal Processing.

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Presentation on - Hearing aids

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3. Definition
A hearing aid is an electronic,
battery-operated device that amplifies
and changes sound to allow for
improved communication.

4. Indication
Hearing loss

5. Components of hearing aids
Microphone: Receives sound and converts it into electrical
impulses. (picks up sound)

Amplifier: Intensifies electrical impulses, (makes sound louder)

Receiver: Translates those electrical impulses into louder sounds.
(delivers amplified sound into ear-miniature loudspeaker)

Battery: Serves as power source for device.

6. Types of hearing aids
Pocket Model
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
In-the-Ear (ITE)
Spectacle type
Remote microphone (RM)
Bone conduction (BC) hearing aid

7. Pocket model
Worn in pocket at chest level.

A cord transmits the electrical output to a
receiver, which converts this signal into
sound.

8. In the ear
ITC hearing aids are customized to fit
the size and shape of the ear canal
and are used for mild or moderately
severe hearing loss.
Small one-piece hearing aid
Slight visible in the ear

9. Spectacle type
The hearing aid components
are incorporated within a
spectacle frame.

It is useful for those who use
glasses along with hearing
aids.

10. Behind the ear
BTE hearing aids are worn behind the ear and
are

connected to a plastic earmold that fits inside
the outer ear.

11. Completely in canal
CIC hearing aids are mostly concealed
in the ear canal and are used for mild
to moderately hearing loss.

Not suitable for people with severe
hearing losses.

Because of their small size, canal aids
may be difficult for the user to adjust
and remove.

12. Remote microphone
It combines the advantage
of BTE and ITE models.

This model is virtually
invisible.

13. Bone conductive hearing aid
●A bone conduction
vibrator is placed on the
mastoid

●bone behind the ear.

14. Care and management
of hearing aids
●Prevent from falling down.

●Don't spill liquid on the hearing aid

●"Protect it from dust dert and heat.

● The hearing aid should be fitted well.