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Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide 61
Travel
Note: Visit www.cochlear.com/clinic-nder to nd the nearest clinic
in places you are travelling.
ꞏ Take a printout from your clinician of your most recent
programs in case you need help with your sound
processor.
ꞏ If you have a backup sound processor, check that it is
programmed correctly and take it with you.
ꞏ It’s okay to move through metal detectors and full body
scanners with your sound processor on. To avoid any
possible buzzing sounds in your ear, turn o the telecoil.
ꞏ Ask your clinician for a Patient Identication Card. In the
unlikely event that your implant sets o a metal detector
the ID card will help explain that you have an implanted
medical device.
ꞏ If you need to remove your sound processor as you
move through airport security, place it in a case in your
hand luggage.
ꞏ Your sound processor transmits high frequency radio
waves when switched on, and may need to be placed in
a ight-safe mode during takeo and landing. Check
with airline sta before ying if you are unsure.
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