When to refer a child for a cochlear implant evaluation

A young girl smiling at a doctor, with her mother holding her, in a medical setting.

Referral Guidelines for Children

Do you a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and just doesn’t seem to have the access to sound that they need in both ears, even with well fit hearing aids? A cochlear implant may be a better technology choice.

Considering the current research on outcomes and clinical profiles of today’s pediatric cochlear implant patient, CI: PATH has created simple, evidence based guidelines for referral to a cochlear implant team. Introducing, CI 3-60!

The peer reviewed paper outlining CI 3-60 is available through open access with Ear and Hearing. Click below to access and enjoy the other links for some free printables to keep in your office or to share!

Title of a research article: 'Pediatric CI 3-60 Guideline: When to Refer Children for a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation' with author names and publication details.

A cartoon person with a speech bubble discussing Peds CI 3-60, thresholds greater than or equal to 60, index less than or equal to, perception less than or equal to.

Flowchart for hearing aid evaluation including sections on Aided SII and word recognition score, with decision pathways for different test results, and references for clinical evaluation.

Colorful spiral with segments in red, yellow, green, blue, and orange, labeled 'CI 3-60' at the top.

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