Organization of the Clinical Voice Evaluation In the following four chapters, we will describe the basic process for assessment and diagnosis of voice as carried out by the speech–language pathologist/voice…
Habilitation is the processes of helping an individual with an impairment or limitation realize their maximum potential—its purpose is to enable and enhance. Rehabilitation is the process of helping an…
Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) who evaluate and treat populations with voice disorders work collaboratively with other medical professionals as part of a voice care team. In most situations, the primary members…
In ▒Chapter 1░, we defined phonation as the aerodynamic and muscular influences acting on the tissue of the vocal folds, setting them into vibration and creating acoustic energy that we…
Diagnostic Workup for the Orbital Blowout Fracture Patient In cases in which there is an isolated orbital blowout fracture (i.e., the orbital rims are intact), the leading theory for the…
Prevention 18.2.1 Preoperative Considerations A thorough history should be taken to identify factors that increase the likelihood of orbital injury, such as preoperative abnormality of the lamina papyracea. These factors include…
Imaging Techniques 3.2.1 Computed Tomography Modern CT scanners produce high-resolution images that can be reformatted into multiple planes. Intravenously administered nonionic iodinated contrast is primarily used in the setting of infection,…
Orbital neoplasms constitute 20 to 25% of all orbital diseases. Primary orbital neoplasms are less common than secondary masses that arise from adjacent periorbital and other structures. They comprise a…
Management of Strabismus Associated with Thyroid Eye Disease 9.2.1 Etiology Enlargement of the extraocular muscles with sparing of their tendons is a common feature of TED that often results in an…
Observations of Vital Signs Measurement of a patient’s vital signs should be undertaken postoperatively at least every 1 to 2 hours for the first 12 hours, reducing to every 4…
