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Cochlear Implant

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask surgeon
Considerations : Fluoroscopy / Xray, PONV

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT
2GETT, Propofol Drip
3TIVA
The Surgery

A postauricular incision and mastoidectomy will be performed on the affected ear. The surgeon then utilizes a microscope to thread an electrode into the inner ear (cochlea). The implant processor and...

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