Free Cochlear Implant by Transparent Hands

To be able to hear is one of the biggest blessings, its importance dawns upon one only when the blessing is taken away from us. Thanks to the progress in the medical world, there is some hope for those who suffer from impaired hearing. Cochlear implant is one ray of hope that many have benefitted from. In this discussion, not only do we talk about this surgical procedure, but we also discuss how Transparent Hands is helping Pakistani patients manage their cochlear implants. Lots to learn from this piece, stay with us till the very end! 

Cochlear Implants

Let us start with the basics. A cochlear implant refers to the implantation of an electronic device that restores hearing partially. Patients who suffer from inner ear damage opt for cochlear implants. Such an implant is helpful in particular for those patients who cannot be helped by hearing aids. It is pertinent to mention here that while hearing aids can amplify the sound that falls on the eardrum, cochlear implants aim at improving the delivery of sound signals to the auditory never. This is achieved by bypassing the damaged portions of the ear. Hence, cochlear implants are a better option than hearing aids.

The Procedure

Now, let us talk about the steps of the procedure. Here is what happens during a cochlear implant:

• Cochlear implants are conducted under general anesthesia. Hence, you can rest assured that you feel no pain during this surgical procedure.
• Once the anesthesia has been applied, an incision big enough to create a small hole is made, sot that a place for the internal device is created. Special care must be taken while creating this incision.
• In the next step, a cochlear opening is created for threading the internal device’s electrode. Again, this step demands extreme precision and accuracy.
• Lastly, the incision is stitched and the device is implanted successfully beneath your skin. We must reiterate that since the procedure is performed under anesthesia, the patient is not likely to feel any pain during any of these steps.
• Once the device has been implanted under the skin successfully, the next step is that of activation. The ball is passed from surgeons to audiologists, they set the device and adjust the sound pressures post a cochlear implant surgery. T

Rehabilitation after a cochlear transplant remains the biggest challenge to this date. Here, we refer to sensory rehab in particular. Once a patient is implanted with such an electronic device, their brain needs to be trained properly so that there is no issue processing the audio signals later. This is a time-taking process and requires a lot of effort on both patient and doctor’s part.

Results

The answer to this question can vary from patient to patient. However, there are certain generalizations that we are going to share with you in this section. Evidence suggests that a cochlear implant can lead to a much improved overall hearing ability, this also happens to be the primary goal of this surgical procedure. A cochlear implant can also help with tinnitus, a condition in which a person experiences ringing noises in one or both ears. Another great thing about a cochlear implant is that it produces long-term results in a remarkably short time. Hence, one can conclude that overall, cochlear implants can make a difference to a deaf person’s sensory perception. That’s objective achieved, right?

Cochlear Implants in Pakistan

Let us have a look at a few numbers which depict the true story of the loss of hearing in Pakistan. It is believed that out of every 1000 Pakistani, 7-8 are not blessed with the ability to listen. The percentage of deaf individuals in the population is increasing with every year passing. To avoid a scenario where there are utter hopelessness and despair, something needs to be done on a radical basis. There are various factors at play when it comes to the low frequency of cochlear implants in Pakistan. Some of these factors include a lack of awareness of the procedure, reliance on traditional methods and treatment, and the high cost of the procedure. We talk about the last factor in detail in the following lines of this brief.

Cost

Like most surgical procedures, cochlear implants are quite expensive as well. Patients who hail from the middle class or underprivileged section of Pakistani society have a tough time managing the treatment, in particular. It costs more than a couple of million of PKR to have a cochlear implant surgery, which is the general estimate anyways. That’s well above the financial range of the majority of families in Pakistan. However, one ray of hope that these patients can rely on, even when things seem hopeless is Transparent Hands.

Transparent Hands is providing free-of-cost cochlear implant

This trust organization has found a unique way of helping underprivileged Pakistanis. Transparent Hands is the largest technological platform for crowdfunding in the healthcare sector of Pakistan. It offers a complete range of free healthcare services including medical and surgical treatments, medical camps, and telehealth facilities to the underprivileged community of Pakistan. The platform provides visibility to underprivileged patients and builds a personal and trusted bond between patients and donors while ensuring complete transparency. It also sets up free medical camps in the rural areas of Pakistan in which, free medical consultation, free medicines, and free diagnostic tests are provided to deserving patients. Donors from all over the world can use the Transparent Hands crowdfunding web portal and donate through 100% secure payment modes. They could select any patient, fund the treatment, and receive regular feedback and updates until the patient has recovered completely.

Transparent Hands has been raising funds for underprivileged patients who cannot afford a cochlear implant by themselves for some years now. If you want to help someone unmute the world, donating to a deserving patient’s cochlear implant via the Transparent Hands crowdfunding portal is probably the best step that you can take today. Imagine the difference you will be making in Pakistan!

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