PMID: 11925581Apr 2, 2002Paper

Sensorineural hearing loss after select procedures

Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Susan M Irvin

Abstract

Hearing is one of the most significant senses; therefore, any loss can be frightening. Previous studies have found that certain surgical and medical procedures can result in hearing loss. Cardiac surgical procedures are most commonly associated with hearing loss owing to the use of the cardiopulmonary bypass pump. Other noncardiac, nonotologic surgical procedures also may result in hearing loss. Additionally, medical procedures such as myelogram and lumbar puncture have been associated with hearing loss. Studies suggest that hearing loss can result any time cerebrospinal fluid is leaked. This report highlights the effect of dural puncture on hearing loss. The implication that any dural puncture procedure may result in a cerebrospinal fluid leak and subsequent hearing loss is a significant clinical topic. Perianesthesia nurses are advised to educate themselves and their patients regarding this complication.

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May 24, 2006·Anesthesia and Analgesia·Moussa TraoreJeannette Traore Thomas

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