Procedure
Cochlear Implant
A one-page care plan for patients having Cochlear Implant, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this device helps me hear by sending signals to my hearing nerve
- I understand it is used when hearing aids do not work well enough
- I follow instructions about medicines, fasting, and preparation before surgery
- I stop or adjust medicines as told (blood thinners, others)
- I tell my care team about infections, prior ear surgery, or allergies
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Cochlear Implant is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.