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Twelve golden rules for handling your Baha sound processor

Your Baha sound processor contains very delicate components, so you should handle it with care – and never drop it! Follow these golden rules to keep your sound processor safe:

1. You can wear your Baha sound processor all day long – apart from when sleeping, bathing, showering, swimming or during rough contact sports.
2. When adjusting your sound processor, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting the inside or outside of the casing dirty.
3. When taking part in activities where you could lose your sound processor, either remove it or use the safety line provided.
4. Your Baha sound processor is NOT waterproof. Never wear it in the shower or when swimming. In rainy conditions, use an umbrella.
5. If visiting or living in an area with high humidity, you can use a dry-aid kit (a bag or container that contains crystals that absorb residual moisture from your sound processor) to keep your sound processor in good working order.
6. Your Baha sound processor cannot withstand extreme temperatures. So never leave it on the dashboard in your car in bright sunlight or expose it to any other kind of extreme treatment.
7. Clean the external casing of your sound processor regularly with an sound processor/hearing aid wipe, and clean the snap with a small sound processor brush (provided with your sound processor).
8. When using hair products like hairspray, always cover your Baha sound processor to avoid damaging the microphone or the casing. Alternatively, remove it entirely.
9. To avoid feedback (whistling), don't let objects come too close to your Baha sound processor (e.g. a hat, hairbrush, phone or glasses).
10. To store your Baha sound processor safely after use, remove the battery and place the sound processor in its case.
11. If you need an MRI scan, it is crucial to remove the sound processor beforehand. The implant and abutment can remain in place.*
12. When travelling, remove your Baha sound processor when going through security screening to avoid setting off metal detectors in places such as airports. An MRI/Security control instructions card is included with your sound processor, which provides information for airport personnel.

A few golden rules for handling your Baha sound processor

Your Baha sound processor contains very delicate components, so you should handle it with care – and never drop it! Follow these golden rules to keep your sound processor safe:

1. You can wear your Baha sound processor all day long – apart from when sleeping, bathing, showering, swimming or during rough contact sports.
2. When adjusting your sound processor, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting the inside or outside of the casing dirty.
3. Your Baha sound processor is NOT waterproof. Never wear it in the shower or when swimming. In rainy conditions, use an umbrella.
4. If visiting or living in an area with high humidity, you can use a dry-aid kit (a bag or container that contains crystals that absorb residual moisture from your sound processor) to keep your sound processor in good working order.
5. Your Baha sound processor cannot withstand extreme temperatures. So never leave it on the dashboard in your car in bright sunlight or expose it to any other kind of extreme treatment.
6. Clean the external casing of your sound processor regularly with an sound processor/hearing aid wipe, and clean the snap with a small sound processor brush (provided with your sound processor).
7. When using hair products like hairspray, always cover your Baha sound processor to avoid damaging the microphone or the casing. Alternatively, remove it entirely.
8. To avoid feedback (whistling), don't let objects come too close to your Baha sound processor (e.g. a hat, hairbrush, phone or glasses).
9. To store your Baha sound processor safely after use, remove the battery and place the sound processor in its case.
10. If you need an MRI scan, it is crucial to remove the sound processor beforehand. The implant and abutment can remain in place.*
11. When travelling, remove your Baha sound processor when going through security screening to avoid setting off metal detectors in places such as airports. An MRI/Security control instructions card is included with your sound processor, which provides information for airport personnel.

Using the phone

Read these instructions to reduce the time it takes you to make and answer phone calls - and get the best sound quality through your Baha.

Two ways to use your Baha with a telephone:

1. Directly with a fixed or mobile telephone
2. With a Telecoil and a fixed telephone.

Using your Baha directly with a fixed or mobile telephone

1. Hold the telephone receiver close to the Baha sound processor microphone instead of your ear.
2. Talk into the telephone as usual.

Using your Baha with a Telecoil and a fixed telephone. (Only for head-worn devices)

1. Connect the Telecoil to the Baha.
2. Switch the Telecoil to position T or MT.
3. Hold the receiver close to the Telecoil.
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Is your phone compatible?

Not all fixed telephones are compatible with Telecoils. Check with the telephone manufacturer to ensure compatibility.

Hearing whistling?

It is important that neither you, nor the phone, touch the sound processor as this may cause feedback (whistling).

Using the phone

Read these instructions to reduce the time it takes you to make and answer phone calls - and get the best sound quality through your Baha.

Two ways to use your Baha with a telephone:

1. Directly with a fixed or mobile telephone
2. With a Telecoil and a fixed telephone.

Using your Baha directly with a fixed or mobile telephone

1. Hold the telephone receiver close to the Baha sound processor microphone instead of your ear.
2. Talk into the telephone as usual.

Using your Baha with a Telecoil and a fixed telephone. (Only for head-worn devices)

1. Connect the Telecoil to the Baha.
2. Select the Telecoil/accessory program as set by your hearing care professional.
3. Hold the receiver close to the Telecoil.
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Is your phone compatible?

Not all fixed telephones are compatible with Telecoils. Check with the telephone manufacturer to ensure compatibility.

Hearing whistling?

It is important that neither you, nor the phone, touch the sound processor as this may cause feedback (whistling).

After surgery: For the best result, you need to take care of the abutment to avoid any complications with the surrounding tissue. If the area has healed, the dressing will be removed 10–14 days after surgery. If not, the dressing may have to stay in place longer.

At home it is important to maintain good daily hygiene; for the first few weeks after the dressing has been removed, wash your hair carefully and use a strip of alcohol-free wet wipe to keep the skin around the abutment clean.

Daily cleaning: After the first few weeks you can start cleaning the outside of the abutment with the soft abutment cleaning brush provided. Aim the bristles at the side of the abutment, and remove any debris that might have built up around the base. You can do this while taking a bath or shower, using mild soap and plenty of warm water. When you have finished bathing, use a strip of alcohol-free wet wipe to make sure that all debris has been removed.

Weekly cleaning: Clean the inside of the abutment every week, with the abutment cleaning brush, as debris can also build up there. If you should experience soreness or inflammation, or if the abutment feels loose, contact your clinician or hearing care center. Otherwise, it's a good idea to get checkups regularly.

Remember:

• Always rinse the abutment cleaning brush in mild soap and warm water and let it air dry. Change the brush every three months, or if you have had an infection.
• If you have bilateral implants, use two separate cleaning brushes (one for each abutment), to avoid cross-contamination.
• You can get new cleaning brushes from your hearing care centre or order them from Cochlear.