What Is Locked In Syndrome?
10. Treatment
Treating locked-in syndrome can be very difficult, but there is a chance of some degree of success. While the actual cause is being addressed, however, the patient is likely to need to be put on machines to help them breathe and eat. If the condition is caused by a lack of blood flow, then operating to restore the flow may help.
It will also be necessary to teach patients how to communicate using their eyes, if they are able to use them. Therapy may also be able to help restore the patients ability to move some of their other muscles, even if only by a small amount.
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