Aum Voice Prosthesis Surgeon’s Kit

All these things are packed in a sterilized pet packaging along with a cloth bag for future use. If patients want to speak through a voice prosthesis, they have to take a deep breath through the hole, block the hole with a finger and then try to speak. Patients need to wear a scarf especially designed for them, over the prosthesis to prevent dust and any foreign body entering the airway. A scarf also gives a cosmetic cover to that area and gives confidence to the patients for any social appearances. For the first time use Primary insertion/Restrograde insertion. For the replacement, use Antigrade Insertion. For the replacement use Antigrade insertion in Narrow Stoma. On an average the lifespan of a prosthesis is 6-12 months, the reason being the regular wear and tear due to the use and biological colonization of the device. Also, food particles accelerate the wear and tear process. To carry and store the TEP Brush & Scarf and other handy. When should the prosthesis be changed? If there is leakage through the prosthesis, causing cough and aspiration. If there is an infection around the prosthesis site. Usually the biofilms clog the prosthesis and prevent the functioning of the prosthesis.