Feeding device for glossectomy patients.
Instructions are provided for making a feeding spoon from a plastic syringe for use by patients who have had a glossectomy. This adaptation may be accomplished using only a hacksaw blade and sandpaper. Such a device may be indicated for patients who have had at least 60% of their tongue resected, but who are not at significant risk of aspiration.
D004435:Eating; D005927:Glossectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D013594:Syringes