It should be noted that some articles are available on National Health Service prescription.Information on responsibility for purchase of these items can be found in the Department of Health publication:
Health Equipment Information-No.83, February 1980, Section 43/80 - Laryngeal Vibrators (Artificial Larynges).
Also in DHSS Circular: HB/2
Artificial Larynges
There are three main types of artificial larynx and the type chosen will depend upon the individual needs of the laryngectomee at that particular time. Of course needs change; one aid may not be the correct one or the individual all of the time. An opportunity to borrow communication aids for trial is recommendedso that the most appropriate chouce can be made. The first type of artificial larynx to be described is:
Electronic mouth-type artificial larynx-The Cooper Rand
Two different types of 'no-hands' models are available for those unable to
activate the switch with their hands.
Electronic neck-type artificial larynx
There are various types of neck-type artificial larynx but they generally
consist of a cylindrical hand-held box, which contains a rechargeable battery.
The head of the box contains a vibrating electronic sound source, activated
by a push-button control. When pressed firmly against the neck (or sometimes
the cheek) it transmits sound into the oral cavity. This sound can be moulded
into speech as the person mouths words.
The Servox and The Servox In-Ton
This is a small light artificial larynx. It has the aditional feature of
having two tone buttons, which allows for the possibility of some intonation
during speech.
The Servox has a compact battery charger which allows the complete Servox
to be inserted for easy charging, whilst charging a spare battery at the
same time.
An oral adapter is also available which allows immediate use
post-operatively.
Available from: Kapitex Healthcare Ltd Kapitex House, 1 Sandbeck
Way, Wetherby,
West Yorkshire, LS22 7GH Tel 01937
580211 Fax 01937
580796
The Jedcom Larynx
Available from: Thackraycare, 45-47 Great George street, Leeds LS1
3BB
Tel: (01532) 430028
or Jedcom, Rue Fondon, St Peter, Jersey, Channel Isles Tel
(01534) 46494
or Jedcom Speech and Hearing Ltd, Ash House, Moxon Street, Barnet,
Herts EN5 5TY
Roxton Laryngophone
Available from: A&M Hearing Aids Ltd, Faraday Road, Crawley, Sussex,
RH10 2LS
Speech Amplifiers
Amplifiers are of value to those who have either clear oesophageal or arificial
larynx speech which requires a little more volume.
Those commonly used are:
The Mediquip Amplifier There are two models:
a) Hand held; b)Headset
Cooper Rand Amplifier, Jedcom Amplifier, Voicette Amplifier, Porta-Amp
Available from: Thackraycare, 45-47 Great George street, Leeds LS1
3BB
Tel: (01532) 430028
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