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Lingual edema prior to initiation of lingual compression therapy. Note patient extubated with tracheostomy (not visible).
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Resolution of her facial angioedema was noted with these conservative measures within a few days; however, her tongue remained severely edematous and protuberant (Figure 1).
Lingual wrap in place. Self-adherent wrap visible.
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A second pass of self-adherent wrap was then added with increased pressure titrated to patient tolerance (Figure 2).