Electrocochleography (ECochG) stands at the forefront of diagnostic audiology, offering a unique window into the electrical activity of the inner ear. This 30-minute test involves electrode placement on the scalp and within the ear canal or through the tympanic membrane, capturing the cochlear microphonic (CM), action potential (AP), summation potential (SP), and auditory nerve neurophonic (ANN). In this activity, participants will delve into the pivotal role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients undergoing ECochG, exploring its safety, reliability, and applications in diagnosing a spectrum of hearing disorders, including Ménière’s disease and auditory neuropathy. Recent advancements in ECochG technology are scrutinized, particularly its role in real-time feedback during cochlear implantation surgeries.Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of ECochG, examining the interpretation of APs with a focus on N1 and N2 peaks and the clinical significance of the SP:AP amplitude ratio in the diagnosis of Ménière disease and endolymphatic hydrops. The activity will also shed light on the ANN, its frequency variations with stimulus frequency, and its role as a reliable indicator of auditory neuropathy. This activity empowers healthcare professionals with the knowledge to effectively integrate ECochG into clinical practice and enhance patient outcomes in auditory diagnostics and intervention.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/142880
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Neurotology, Otology, Pediatric Otolaryngology