Laryngectomy patients also have some lesser-known features due to their anatomical and physiological changes.

Can you think of specific examples for the following situations?

• CPR
• Inhaled foreign body
• Recovery position

Laryngectomy patients also have some lesser-known features due to their anatomical and physiological changes.

Can you think of specific examples for the following situations?

• CPR

a. Reduced dead space may make oxygen insufflation and chest compressions effective if ventilation proves difficult

b. If a TEP valve is in situ, the nose and mouth may need to be occluded to prevent air escaping from the upper airways (via the oesphagus)

• Inhaled foreign body
• Recovery position

Laryngectomy patients also have some lesser-known features due to their anatomical and physiological changes.

Can you think of specific examples for the following situations?

• CPR
• Inhaled foreign body - this will be exhaled from the neck, not the mouth
• Recovery position

Laryngectomy patients also have some lesser-known features due to their anatomical and physiological changes.

Can you think of specific examples for the following situations?

• CPR
• Inhaled foreign body
• Recovery position - not required as the tongue cannot occlude the airway