Symposium on the otological complications of the acute infectious (contagious) diseases.: (e) —Poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis and Polioencephalitis

“…In these cases, the mechanical respirator is contra-indicated, unless a previous tracheotomy has been performed, otherwise the contents of the throat may be sucked' into the lungs producing an aspiration pneumonia. The correct treatment is postural drainage as advised by Brahdy and Jenarsky (1934) and Stimson (1940). The patient lying in the prone position may be tipped 20*to 30°from the horizontal and a suction apparatus used with care and skill is useful in removing the mucus and saliva.…”

Poliomyelitis and Polioencephalitis

“…Here the nursing staff have the necessary experience in the use of the respirator and in the nursing of tracheotomy into the lungs producing an aspiration pneumonia. The correct treatment is postural drainage as advised by Brahdy and Jenarsky (1934) and Stimson (1940). The patient lying in the prone position may be tipped 20*to 30°from the horizontal and a suction apparatus used with care and skill is useful in removing the mucus and saliva.…”