Troubleshooting Information - PROVOX LaryTube Manual De Instrucciones

Some of the devices that can be used with the Provox LaryTube are:
• Provox HME Cassettes (Heat and Moisture Exchangers)
• Provox FreeHands HME, for speaking without manual stoma occlusion.
• Provox ShowerAid that can help to prevent water from entering the
LaryTube during showering.
• A Provox TubeHolder or Provox LaryClips can be used for additional
support to prevent the Provox LaryTube from falling out of the stoma.
• For Provox LaryTube with Ring a Provox Adhesive is used as attachment
and keeping the LaryTube in place.
Please see ordering information for different accessories available.

3. Troubleshooting information

Bleeding of the stoma
Stop using the device. After the tracheostoma is healed gradually try to increase
the duration of time when using the device. If even short periods of time cause
bleeding or if the bleeding persists after removal of the device, stop using it
and consult your clinician.
Rapid shrinking of the stoma
If you are wearing the Provox LaryTube because of a rapidly shrinking
tracheostoma, discuss with your clinician the possibility of having two devices
(of the same size). This would allow you to remove the Provox LaryTube
from your stoma and replace it immediately with a clean one. Cleaning of the
removed device can then be done after you have inserted the clean LaryTube.
Stoma enlarges during use
If your tracheostoma enlarges after using the LaryTube, ask your clinician if
it is possible for you to use two devices (one with a smaller diameter and one
with a larger diameter). This allows you to use the larger size LaryTube when
the tracheostoma has enlarged, and the smaller size LaryTube to allow the
tracheostoma to shrink. It may be necessary to discontinue use of the Tube
during the night, so that the tracheostoma can shrink. In that case, discuss
alternative options to attach the HME Cassette with your clinician so that you
can continue HME Cassette use during the night.
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