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9/07/2025  |   4:00 PM - 5:00 PM   |  Instructional Session   |  Thomas H. Swain

Vestibular monitoring protocol for cochlear implant and cCMV patients

Abstract Summary

Pediatric vestibular evaluation and rehabilitation is an emerging area of practice and expertise within our field. Research indicates an increased risk of vestibular dysfunction for children with significant hearing loss, such as the cochlear implant and congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) populations. These children are at risk for gross motor delays/plateau and problems with reading/academics, social skills, and memory without targeted early intervention (Hazen & Cushing, 2021). In order to provide comprehensive care to these children, we have developed guidelines for vestibular monitoring for cochlear implant candidates/recipients and patients with cCMV. Our guideline also includes recommendations for when a vestibular physical therapy evaluation should be pursued to ensure our patients receive the targeted rehabilitation they need, and/or have a smooth transition from early intervention to private physical therapy. This talk will review the risk factors for vestibular dysfunction for children with significant hearing loss and/or cCMV. Additionally, case studies will be included to outline the impact of this testing and resulting rehabilitation.? Cushing, S., Gordon, K., Rutka, J., James, A. and Papsin, B., 2013. Vestibular end-organ dysfunction in children with sensorineural hearing loss and cochlear implants. Otology & neurotology, 34(3), pp.422-428. Population. Semin hear. 2018 aug;39(3):229-242. Doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1666815. Epub 2018 jul 20. Pmid: 30038452; pmcid: pmc6054584.? Hazen M, Cushing SL. Vestibular Evaluation and Management of Children with Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 Dec;54(6):1241-1251. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2021.08.001. PMID: 34774232

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the potential impact of vestibular dysfunction in the presence of a significant hearing loss.
  • Describe vestibular monitoring protocols for cochlear implant candidates and recipients.
  • Describe vestibular monitoring recommendations for children diagnosed with cCMV.

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Karen Hendrick | Primary Presenter

karen.hendrick@childrenscolorado.org;
Dr. Karen Hendrick is a clinical audiologist and Vestibular Clinical Practice Specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She graduated with her AuD from the University of Washington in 2015, following an externship at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She served on the board of the Colorado Academy of Audiology as the Vice President of Education from 2018 to 2020. In addition to pediatric vestibular testing, Dr. Hendrick is also passionate about global health. She has volunteered with Healing the Children to help establish rural pediatric clinics throughout Guatemala and with the Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss to provide diagnostic training in Mongolia and equipment support in Bhutan.

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