Advanced Performance Measurement Techniques in Cochlear Implant Patients: EEG, eABR
摘要
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the use of eABR and EEG as two important electrophysiological measures in cochlear implant (CI) users. It outlines the motivations, methodologies, and applications of these measures, distinguishing between clinical and research aspects. The chapter is divided into two main parts: eABR and EEG. In the eABR part, we begin with the clinical applications of eABR during surgery and the programming of CI devices. We explain best practices for eABR acquisition and interpretation and discuss cutting-edge research on eABR, focusing on its use in understanding auditory system maturation and detecting cochlear abnormalities. The EEG part explores the application of EEG to assess cognitive and sensory functions in CI patients. We explain how EEG can provide objective markers for processes such as speech and music cognition, neural plasticity, sensory integration, and listening effort. Additionally, we address the challenges of recording EEG signals in the presence of CI artifacts and strategies for minimizing these artifacts.