Cochlear implantations in children.
Cochlear implant procedures are available for children who are diagnosed with severe hearing loss. Cochlear implants can restore children's perceptions of sound through the use of electronic devices. Perioperative nurses should be knowledgeable about all surgical aspects of cochlear implant procedures and be aware of the months of preparation before surgery and the lengthy rehabilitation afterward. This article discusses the historical development of the cochlear implant procedures, describes the hearing process, describes candidate selection, and discusses the perioperative care for a child receiving a cochlear implant in a case study presentation.
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Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, Texas A & M University Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, USA.
D002648:Child; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D005260:Female; D006309:Hearing / Q000502:physiology; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D013527:Perioperative Nursing