Description

Developed by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance. Endorsed by the American Academy of Audiology.

Key Points

This guideline offers guidance for cochlear implant candidacy, evaluation, and management in children with single-sided deafness and provides a framework for clinically feasible assessment and intervention (Supplemental Digital Content summarizes these recommendations).  

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