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The Jepson whistle: a simple device for laryngectomees

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. H. Jepson ,
D. J. Alderson ,
R. T. Clegg  and
A. J. Parker
R. H. Jepson
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
D. J. Alderson
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
R. T. Clegg
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
A. J. Parker*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr A. J. Parker, Ch.M., F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
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Abstract

A simply manufactured whistle for the use of laryngectomees is described. It is useful for attracting attention in an emergency.

Keywords

LaryngectomyLarynx artificial
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 2 , February 1995 , pp. 137 - 138
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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