If you are a laryngectomee and want the
loudest, clearest and most natural new voice, Ultra Voice Plus is for you. With
engineering precision and attention to detail, Ultra Voice Plus researchers have
revolutionized voice simulation techniques offering the Ultra Voice wearer
immeasurable benefits, including:
- No harsh, unnatural sounds
- A whisper mode providing the ability to communicate
softly in quiet settings
- Ability to control loudness levels for greater tonal
quality
- Denture or retainer model
- Enhanced quality of life
- Extraordinary sound quality
- No surgery required for installation
- Comfortable fit in the mouth while wearer maintains
ability to eat or drink
- Separate male and female frequency ranges
- Quality construction backed by a generous
warranty
- A full day talk time on a single charge
- Storage/recharger unit eliminating need to buy or change
batteries
- Covered by Medicare and most
insurance
Medical Reasons Which
Require the Use of Ultra Voice
Besides having the most advanced features of any
electrolarynx, there are a number of medical reasons which indicate you should
be using the Ultra Voice Plus. These reasons have been summarized
below.
A. The electrolarynx may not be
suitable due to the following conditions:
- post surgical swelling makes it difficult to achieve
placement for sound transmission.
- stiffness or scarring in the tissue results in reduced
sound transmission.
- skin irritated by use of the electrolarynx.
- arthritis makes holding the arm at the neck for extended
periods of time difficult or painful.
- fibrosis from radiation reduces the sound
transmission.
- coordination problems make it hard to find consistent
placement for sound production.
- radical neck dissection or reconstructive surgery makes
it hard to find an adequate sound transmission point.
- Limited transmission site due to scarring or radiation
treatment.
B. The tracheoesophageal puncture
(T.E.P.) may not be suitable due to the following
conditions:
- shrinking of the stoma opening which reduces the ability
to access the voice prosthesis.
- insufficient pulmonary strength due to cardiac or
pulmonary disease.
- constricted or reconstructed esophageal
pathway.
- fistula.
- patient can not properly care for the voice
prosthesis.
- fungus or yeast build up due to weakened immune systems
in patient.
- hygienic concerns or problems with T.E.P.
- patient does not want additional/surgery.
- tep failure-excessive fluids or air leaking into
trachea.
C. Esophageal speech may not be suitable due
to the following conditions:
