Warnings
Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide 97
Medical treatments generating induced currents, heat
and vibration
Having a cochlear implant means extra care must be taken
when receiving some medical treatments. Before starting
medical treatment, the information in this section should be
discussed with the recipient’s physician.
The sound processor must be removed before starting any of
the medical treatments listed in this section.
Some medical treatments generate induced currents that may
cause tissue damage or permanent damage to the implant.
Before initiating any of the following treatments deactivate the
device.
Warnings for specic treatments are provided below.
Condition Warning
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/brainstem or permanent
damage to the implant. Medical diathermy
using ultrasound may be used below the
head and neck.
Electroconvulsive
therapy
Do not use electroconvulsive therapy on an
implant patient under any circumstances.
Electroconvulsive therapy can cause tissue
damage or damage to the implant.
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