Complete nerve damage after critical illness

[Patiently-waiting]

Anyone out there who’s family member has had been bedridden, fully conscious, ventilator dependent, feeding tube dependent, and unable to move due to nerve damage from critical illness? For me it’s my dad, 77yo, it’s been a year and a half. Would love any tips for helping with communication.

[Rhyl1 Partner Moderator ICUsteps]

Is your dad able to move his eye gaze? If he can then it may be possible for his to communicate using an eye gaze tracking system, see inclusive.co.uk/articles/ey...

[Patiently-waiting in reply to Rhyl1]

Thanks, good tip! My worry is that the care providers won't want to learn a new communication tool. He doesn't tolerate his cuff being deflated for very long but can't talk otherwise.