Some people were asking if people with cochlear implant can go scuba diving. This is the information that I got from cochlear website. Do I have to limit my sports activity? What about scuba diving and swimming? For swimming, you will need to remove the external component when you swim, much like you would have to remove a hearing aid. The internal part of the cochlear implant is not affected by water. However, you can swim with your processor on if you use the Aqua Accessory. The Aqua Accessory has been designed to be used with the Nucleus 5 CP800 Series BTE sound processor in any water-based activity to a depth of 4 metres. It is a single-use plastic enclosure that completely seals in your processing unit, cable and coil. It is designed for use with rechargeable batteries only. You can use the Aqua Accessory in salt water, a soapy bath/shower, chlorinated pools - anything that is safe for skin contact. For scuba divers, the internal implant is validated to withstand pressure at a depth of 25 metres (82 feet) underwater, but use of the Aqua Accessory is not recommended for Scuba diving as depths may exceed 4 metres. It is recommended that you check with your surgeon or clinician before participating in a dive, because there may be other medical conditions that you will need to consider. cochlear/wps/wcm/connect/au/home/support/cochlear-implant-systems/nucleus-5-system/common-questions/using-a-cochlear-implant Leeann White and Damien Endacott you were asking about this.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:18:12 +0000
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