Cochlear Baha BP100 Manual Del Usuario página 10

Care of abutment and sound
processor
Daily and weekly tasks are required to care for your
abutment and sound processor properly.
Cleaning the abutment
Skin debris or other dirt in the abutment can affect
the sound quality and lead to damage of your
sound processor. Therefore it is very important to
clean the abutment area thoroughly. Use the soft
abutment cleaning brush provided in your Baha
sound processor kit for cleaning.
Should you experience persistent irritation,
soreness or other signs of inflammation around
the abutment, contact your doctor or hearing care
professional.
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Daily care
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Clean the area around the abutment daily to avoid
the build up of debris. Bathing or showering is a great
opportunity to do this. Use plenty of mild soap and
warm water.
Brush on the side of the abutment rather than directly
on your skin. Your focus should be to remove crust and
debris from around the base of the abutment rather
than brushing your skin. Clean your soft brush with mild
soap and water after caring for your abutment.
Note: During the first few weeks after dressing
removal, cleaning with the soft brush may feel
a little rough. Use an alcohol free baby wipe
(or similar) until your skin becomes less sensitive and
you can use the brush comfortably.
Once your abutment is clean, gently dry the area with
a clean towel or tissue. Remove any hair that may have
wrapped around the abutment. If you use a hair dryer
avoid overheating the abutment area.
Note: Ask a friend or relative to help you clean
the abutment. You can also use a hand mirror
or pictures from a digital camera to view the
abutment area from all angles to make sure it
gets cleaned properly.
Note: The abutment cleaning brushes should
be changed at regular intervals. Cochlear
recommends every 3 months.
Weekly care
2
Clean the inside of the abutment on a weekly basis,
using the cleaning brush as described previously.
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If you use the abutment cover make sure it is cleaned
at least once a week. Use warm soap and water and
your soft brush to clean the cover.
Long-term care
You will have regular check-ups as determined by your
hearing health care professional. These check-ups help
ensure that the processor works and fits properly and
that your implant area is healthy.
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