Speech language characteristics and intervention approaches in lockedin syndrome post snake envenomation

Authors

  • Shantanu Arya Department of ENT, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, India
  • Dakshta Vaid Department of ENT, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, India
  • Nima Zangmo Department of ENT, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, India
  • L. N. Garg Department of ENT, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, India
  • Sachin Praveen Kumar Independent Medical Biotech Lawyer, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204260

Keywords:

Neurotoxins, Locked in syndrome, Augmentative and alternative communication, Kinetic mutism

Abstract

The present case study illustrates hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy as a result of neuroparalytic snake envenomation in an 11 year old male patient. Detailed speech assessment was done which revealed diverged oral structures and language loss. The study aims to document speech and language characteristics as well as rehabilitation in terms of speech therapy. The study enlightens the role of speech language pathologist in assessment and intervention of locked in syndrome. Study shows the swapped roles of traditional therapy approaches and the importance of augmentative and alternative communication as compassion and a beneficial technique in an intricate incident like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy as a result of neuroparalytic snake envenomation.

Author Biography

Shantanu Arya, Department of ENT, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, India

Department of ENT, Assistant Professor

References

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Bruno MA, Schnakers C, Damas F, Pellas F, Lutte I, Bernheim J, et al. Locked in syndrome in children: report of five cases and review of the literature. Pediatric neurology. 2009;41:237-46.

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Published

2020-09-24

How to Cite

Arya, S., Vaid, D., Zangmo, N., Garg, L. N., & Kumar, S. P. (2020). Speech language characteristics and intervention approaches in lockedin syndrome post snake envenomation. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(10), 3724–3726. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204260

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Case Reports