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ENGLISH
BLOM-SINGER® PATIENT-CHANGEABLE
VOICE PROSTHESES
Introduction
Please refer to the diagrams located at the back of this instruction
manual. A glossary of terms appears at the end of this chapter.
The Blom-Singer voice prosthesis has helped thousands
of laryngectomees worldwide to speak again. The original
tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis was developed by Dr. Eric
Blom and Dr. Mark Singer in 1978. Today, their method of TEP,
tracheoesophageal puncture, is still recognized throughout the
world as the leading standard for voice restoration following total
laryngectomy.
With persistence, a laryngectomee can learn from a clinician or
speech therapist new ways of speaking. One option, described in
this manual, enables voice restoration using a tracheoesophageal
voice prosthesis (diagram 1). The voice prosthesis (1A) is inserted
into the TE puncture which allows air to enter from the lungs
into the trachea (1B) and esophagus (1C) to produce sound (1D).
Voice is produced by temporarily blocking the stoma, either with
a finger or a hands-free Blom-Singer Adjustable Tracheostoma Valve.
This voice prosthesis is a patient-changeable device; the patient
may insert, remove and clean the prosthesis independently.
The voice prosthesis and accessory items should only be
used by individuals who have received proper training in the
effective management and care of Blom-Singer voice prostheses.
Management includes, but is not limited to, handling of the
device, dislodgement of the device, and cleaning of the device.
Your doctor will discuss with you the risks and benefits of using a
voice prosthesis. The information in this manual is not intended
to be used in place of consultation or instructions of a medical
professional.
This product is intended for use by a single patient only. See
Warnings, Precautions and Complications.
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