Cochlear Baha SoundArc Fitting Quick Manual page 2

FITTING QUICK GUIDE
Cochlear Baha
™
Baha Fitting Software
In the BC select screen
• Age: Always choose the adult setting even when fitting a child.
This activates "auto directionality" and "position compensation"
which are deactivated in child Softband fittings. Proceed according
to the normal fitting procedure of the Baha sound processor.
• Bilateral: On or off as applicable.
• Indication as applicable.
Adjustment recommendations
If the patient feels discomfort
Slight itching or "pull" from the soft tips may occur due to the silicone material being in contact
with hair and/or skin. This is normal, and should decrease with time.
• Overall discomfort: bend open at point C,
check placement of Connector disc.
• Discomfort felt at temple: bend at point A or B,
ensuring Connector disc remains flush with skin. Consider changing to
a larger size or adding second Connector disc on opposite side.
• Skin irritation/rash: discontinue use
and investigate possibility of silicone allergy.
Poor sound quality or feedback
• If patient reports sound is too soft: adjust location of Connector disc to sit flush against the skin on the head above and
behind the ear. For some patients, a slightly higher placement of the Connector disc can improve sound transmission.
• If feedback occurs: check that the sound processor does not touch the ear and that the Connector disc does not wobble.
Perform a Feedback Analyser measurement and counsel the patient on proper placement.
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SoundArc
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• Connection: Choose Softband, Fitting.
• Make sure to run the Feedback Analyser.
• Proceed with the fitting according to the normal fitting
procedure for a Baha sound processor.
• Confirm that the sound quality is good for the patient
and if not, fine tune.
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