Artificial Larynx (AL): Basic Training
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1. An intraoral device oral adapter attached to your AL can be helpful in this situation The intraoral adapter is a rubber cap that can be placed on top of your AL along with an oral straw so that you can use the AL in your mouth The intraoral mouth adapter When you place the straw into your mouth do not cover up your mouth Many listeners read lips to help them understand what you are saying How do you use an Oral Adapter Place the large rubber cap on top of the AL so it fits snug Insert the oral straw into the opening at the top of the cap Place the oral straw in the space between your cheek and teeth oe You should place the oral straw on the same side of your mouth as the hand you are using to hold the AL and po Press the ON button when you begin to talk ATO 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 MV 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 www atosmedical us 1 800 217 0025 Leading the way in ENT A a fo Hospital a iy D e pa rt m e nt bd B ed Ses d r SS Clinician dical Inc2. Once you can be easily understood with the words above start saying longer words 2 3 word phrases and then sentences while practicing when to turn the AL on or off Read a few paragraphs of a favorite book out loud to help with timing You should pause and turn the device off when you would naturally hear pauses in speech For example pause after a phrase when you want to emphasize a word and or in between sentences This gives the listener extra time to understand what you have said If any problems are noticed that are not listed here the patient should still take action 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 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 www atosmedical us 1 800 217 0025 Atos Medical AB 201208 MC0824 ThUS
3. Ca re S ea Clinician By Atos Medic q INC Contact information Artificial Larynx AL Basic Training How to use your AL with neck placement Familiarize yourself with the AL read the instructions carefully and practice using the controls Once your are familiar with the device place the AL on your neck Firmly but gently push the top of the AL into this area so that the entire top is in contact with your neck Press the ON button when you begin to talk Mouth the words hello how are you If you do not understand what you said move the AL to another soft spot on your neck and try again and te eS eS YS Keep moving the AL around the soft spots on your neck or underneath your chin until you find the place where you can clearly hear yourself the best Other tips e Practice with a family member It is important that everyone gets used to this new way of speaking Practicing together helps everyone learn and understand this speech better e Just mouth the words when you begin to speak e Keep your arm close to your chest when you are speaking it helps position the head of the AL against your neck e Keep your chin in its normal position when you speak e Do not force air out of your stoma when trying to speak e Use natural pauses and sentences Articulate clearly when you speak What is an intraoral device and when would you use it There may be tissue swelling around your neck after surgery
4. Contact information Y Artificial Larynx AL Basic Training Pitch and loudness Articulation how clear is your voice You shape sounds into speech using your lips teeth roof of your mouth and tongue i 2 3 4 5 Ti Practice Hello how are you I d like a cup of coffee What time is it My name is lt Count to 10 Days of the week say all days of the week without pausing Months of the year pause at April and August Count from 60 80 turn on at 60 pause at 65 70 amp 75 The pitch of the AL will be set by your speech pathologist during your first treatment session Pitch should be adjusted to a level that is appropriate to your age and gender and The loudness level should be set so that you can clearly hear yourself within your environment Practice mouthing words silently without using the AL Practice saying T K P amp S silently Mouth the phrase Td like a cup of coffee Repeat the above with the AL turned on and Over exaggerate the movements of your tongue teeth and lips so that you can be understood better ming Use the ON OFF button so that sound is only coming out while you are talking and quiet during pauses or in between sentences Practice placing the device against your neck or in the mouth with the intraoral adapter before pushing the ON OFF button to start the sound Practice the following Count 1 20 Days of the week Months of the year
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