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Suggest Treatment For Non Functioning Epiglottis After Cardiac Arrest
I have a pt. who suffered from cardiac arrest and was on life support. During the procedure his epiglottis is now not functioning and after a VFSS was completed they have concluded there is some paralysis of this mechanism. What can I do as a Speech Pathologist to help with his recovery. He is currently NPO.
Tue, 23 May 2017
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See , if epiglottis was injured and is paralyzed now then it's very important not to eat or drink anything as healthy epiglottis is essential for normal swallowing of the food.
It will recover with time and you can give supportive treatment with speech therapy
Hopefully I answered your query
Good Luck with your patient
See , if epiglottis was injured and is paralyzed now then it's very important not to eat or drink anything as healthy epiglottis is essential for normal swallowing of the food.
It will recover with time and you can give supportive treatment with speech therapy
Hopefully I answered your query
Good Luck with your patient
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