Auditory evoked potentials: objectives procedures in the assessment of cochlear implants outcomes

Abstract

Abstract Background Cochlea implants (CIs) show great variability in their outcomes in term of speech perception. Auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) have emerged as valuable procedure in the evaluation of cochlear implants (CIs). AEPs provide an objective and non-invasive assessment of auditory function along the whole auditory pathway from the cochlea to the auditory cortex, enables insights into auditory processing capabilities and the transmission of auditory signals. This article provides a revision of different types of AEPs that can be used for evaluating CIs AEPs regarding their origin, procedure, and their clinical implications. It also explores their potentials role in the assessment and evaluating the efficacy of CIs, highlighting their advantages over traditional behavioral measures, disadvantages and limitations. Conclusion Overall, AEPs play a critical role in evaluating CIs, offering objective assessment, individualized programming, early issue detection, and research possibilities, thereby enhancing the outcomes and advancements in cochlear implant technology.

Keywords

• Cochlear implants
• Auditory evoked potentials
• Auditory brainstem response Audiometry
• Auditory steady-state response audiometry
• Speech-ABR
• Cortical auditory evoked potentials