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Post Polio Health Care Considerations
for Family & Friends
FLOWCHART

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Hospitalized?
NO

YES

Immediate Considerations
Coordination of Care

Observed New Problems?

NO
Good!

YES

Late Effects of Polio: The Medical

New Symptoms after Stability

Post-Polio Syndrome

Aging with Polio

Maintaining Health and Wellness

Late Effects of Polio: The Psychosocial

Models of Disability/Identity Issues

Coping with Stress and Physical Changes

Relationships: Families and Friends

Evaluate Options with Family

Background Needed?

NO

YES

Polio: The Disease
Polio: The Experience

Help Needed?

NO

Listen

Observe

YES

Management/Treatment Ideas

Pain

Weakness

Fatigue

Breathing, Swallowing Problems

Depression, Anxiety

Trauma

Evaluate options with family

Professional Help Needed?

NO

Listen

Observe

Analyze

YES

Professional Assistance

Family Physician

Health Care Specialists

Coordination of Care

Resources Needed?
NO

Re-evaluate Later

YES

Plan for the Future – Don't Reinvent the Wheel!
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Including International Ventilator Users Network
Office
50 Crestwood Executive Ctr
Suite 440
St. Louis, MO 63126

Hours

Monday-Friday

8:30 am-4:30 pm (CT)

314-534-0475 phone

314-534-5070 fax

Contact

info@post-polio.org

Inquiries should include name and mailing address.

Office
50 Crestwood Executive Ctr
Suite 440
St. Louis, MO 63126

Hours

Monday-Friday

8:30 am-4:30 pm (CT)

314-534-0475 phone

314-534-5070 fax

Contact

info@post-polio.org

Inquiries should include name and mailing address.

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  • About
    • About PHI
    • Leadership
    • Publication Information
    • Financials
  • Resources
    • Handbook on the Late Effects
    • Post-Polio Directory
    • Late Effects of Polio
    • Post-Polio Experts Present
    • Post-Polio Health Newsletter
    • Post-Polio Health Care Considerations for Families and Friends
    • The Joyce & Arthur Siegfried Memorial Fund
  • Networking
    • News & Events
    • Post-Polio Support Groups
      • PHI Spark (No. 1)
      • PHI Spark (No. 2)
      • PHI Spark (No. 3)
      • PHI Spark (No. 4)
      • PHI Spark (No. 5)
      • PHI Spark (No. 6)
      • PHI Spark (No. 7)
      • PHI Spark (No. 8)
      • PHI Spark (No. 9)
      • PHI Spark (No. 10)
      • PHI Spark (No. 11)
    • PHI Shining Stars
    • PHI Conferences
      • Living with Polio
    • Wellness Retreats
    • Advocacy
    • WE’RE STILL HERE!
  • Research
    • What Works for Me
    • About The Research Fund
    • Prior Awards
    • Opportunities to Participate
  • Education
    • Handbook on the Late Effects
    • Living With Polio
    • About Acute Polio
    • Late Effects of Polio
    • What is Post-Polio Syndrome?
    • For Health Professionals
    • Publications
      • Purchase Publications
      • People We Know
      • Late Effects of Polio
      • Handbook on the Late Effects
    • FAQs
  • Join
  • Donate