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M27: Lingual frenotomy: check the tongue's function, consent, release, stop the bleeding and follow up

One release of a tight lingual frenulum (tongue-tie): read how the tongue lifts and what problem it causes, rule out other causes with the team, discuss the complications and take the bleeding history before consent, steady the jaw and divide the frenulum with blunt-tipped scissors, press to stop the bleeding and check at 15 minutes, then give the aftercare and book the follow-up, read against the AAPD frenulum policy and a hospital tongue-tie procedure.

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Sources: aapd.org · seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au

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✕M27: Lingual frenotomy: check the tongue's function, consent, release, stop the bleeding and follow up

M27: Lingual frenotomy: check the tongue's function, consent, release, stop the bleeding and follow up

Outline · 6 steps

1. Lift the tongue and read its function

2. Rule out other causes and bring in the team

3. Discuss complications, take the bleeding history and sign consent

4. Steady the jaw, lift the tongue and divide the frenulum

5. Press to stop the bleeding and check at 15 minutes

6. Give the aftercare and book the follow-up