Capt Nicole Cioni, CPT Marie Bloom, 1Lt Jennifer Jones
Later life manifestation of Auditory Neuropathy/Dys-synchrony in adults is a rare occurrence. This joint presentation between the Audiology staffs of Darnall Army Community Hospital and Wilford Hall Medical Center will review a case of a male active duty Army patient diagnosed with AN/DS. A full review of case history review as well as the assessment process will be presented to include: Audiologic work-up, Cochelar Implant Board process, consultations, rationale for implantation, and management. We will discuss his performance both before and after receiving the implant and how his hearing and attitude changed both toward life and the Army.