The Effect of Blood Loss on the Hemodynamics of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implantation.

Although simultaneous bilateral cochlear implant surgery is reimbursed by the state for those who are greater than one year of age and who meet the appropriate audiological criteria, our findings suggest that these patients should weigh ≥10 kg to prevent hemodynamic instability due to blood loss during surgery.