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damage to the implant. Bipolar electrosurgical
instruments may be used on the head and neck
of patients. However, the cautery electrodes
must not contact the implant and should be
kept more than ~ 2 in. (1 cm) from the
extracochlear electrodes.
• Diathermy: Do not use therapeutic or medical
diathermy (thermopenetration) using
electromagnetic radiation (magnetic induction
coils or microwave). High currents induced into
the electrode lead can cause tissue damage to
the cochlea or permanent damage to the
implant.
Medical diathermy using ultrasound may be
used below the head and neck.
• Neurostimulation: Do not use
neurostimulation directly over the cochlear
implant. High currents induced into the
electrode lead can cause tissue damage to the
cochlea or permanent damage to the implant.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy: Do not use
electroconvulsive therapy on a cochlear implant
patient under any circumstances.
Electroconvulsive therapy may cause tissue
damage to the cochlea or damage to the
cochlear implant.
Ionizing Radiation Therapy
Do not use this therapy directly over the cochlear
implant because it may cause damage to the
implant.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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