Florida Combined Otolaryngology Meeting 2024 – Cochlear Implants: Grand Rounds

The comprehensive management of hearing loss is constantly evolving, with cochlear implantation as a key component of that. Transdisciplinary collaborative care of patients can be improved through case-based discussion of complex patients. This grand rounds session will consider the evidence basis, clinical considerations, and ethical dilemmas that often surround cochlear implantation for pediatric and adult patients. 1) Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to understand current recommendations regarding cochlear implant candidacy. 2) Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to recognize important medical and surgical considerations regarding cochlear implantation. 3) Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to identify appropriate pre-operative and post-operative counseling, coordination, and programming strategies regarding cochlear implantation.