title: Patients with cochlear implants in the OR--issues and concerns.
abstract: Safety standards for patients with cochlear implants are difficult to find. Safety standards are, in fact, constantly evolving as more information becomes available. This article provides an overview of current philosophies and guidelines for most medical/surgical interventions, with emphasis on the operating room environment, as indicated by the three manufacturers authorized to market cochlear implants in Canada.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
authors: Brian W
authors: BW
authors: Blakley
mesh_terms: D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003638:Deafness / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D017751:Safety Management; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000451:nursing