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Otologic devices

G W Mitchell1

  • 1Multinational Force and Observers, Sinai, Egypt.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
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Artificial hearing devices like cochlear stimulators are common. Emergency medicine practitioners should be aware of potential complications from these devices, both early and late.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • The prevalence of artificial auditory devices is rising.
  • Complications from these devices can present to emergency departments.
  • Understanding these complications is crucial for timely patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common and uncommon complications associated with hearing aids, ossicular replacements, and auditory implants.
  • To prepare emergency medicine practitioners for managing delayed complications.
  • To highlight the increasing relevance of these issues due to technological advancements.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of complications related to auditory prosthetic devices.
  • Analysis of presentation patterns in emergency medicine settings.

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  • Categorization of complications based on device type and timing.

    • Main Results:

    • Complications can occur in the immediate postoperative period or present later.
    • A range of issues, from minor to severe, are associated with these devices.
    • Specific examples of complications for hearing aids, ossicular replacements, and implants are discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Auditory device complications require emergency medicine attention.
    • Increased use of advanced hearing technologies will likely lead to more frequent emergency presentations.
    • Preparedness in diagnosing and managing these complications is essential for healthcare providers.