Artificial Larynx
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1. Ca re S mas Clinician Artificial Larynx AL What is an Artificial Larynx NOTE Before using any AL device read the manufacturers instructions for use carefully What is an Artificial Larynx AL An artifical larynx or electrolarynx EL is an electronic device that makes sound for you to produce speech Why Do I Need an Artificial Larynx You may choose to use your artificial larynx as your primary way of communicating or use it as a backup or tempo rary means of communication Many begin using it right after surgery before they are healed enough to begin using tracheoesophageal TE and or esophageal speech Why do I still need an AL once I can use Esophageal or Tracheoesophageal TE Speech e To communicate immediately after your surgery while you are healing e To communicate while you are learning to produce esophageal or tracheoesophageal speech e As a backup in case your other form of communication fails e The AL may be a way of being heard over the noise in a crowd e The AL may be an easier way to communicate if you are sick and unable to use your esophageal or TE voice How Does an AL Work When sound moves into your mouth you can form sounds into words using your lips teeth and tongue There are two ways that the artificial larynx AL is used One way is placing the AL on your neck and the sound moves through your neck tissues into your mouth Sometimes it is hard for sound to move through the neck2. tissues due to swelling and or the stiffness of the neck tissues after radiation therapy or surgery In this case you would place an Oral Adapter with an Oral Straw onto the end of your AL You then place the Oral Straw into your mouth and the sound goes right into your mouth Refer to your Speech Language Pathologist for further instruction or CareTips Sheet 9 Artificial Larynx AL Basic Training MA OETI MERE ATW 1 MI MEC0TSS Atos Medical AB 201208 MC0799 ThUS This text does not replace nor does it set forth the complete contents of the User Manual and or Prescriber Information for the products in this text and is not a substitute for reviewing and understanding that important information Therefore before prescribing and or using any of the MNI LO AL products included in this text please review the entire contents of the respective User Manual and or Prescriber Information For more information contact us at info us atosmedical com e www atosmedical us 1 800 217 0025 Leading the way in ENT
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