LARCHEL® WASSERTHERAPIEGERÄT

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Hydrotherapy device

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  • The LARCHEL® hydrotherapy device is a proven product, which enables laryngectomised patients to take part in exercise therapy in water and therapeutic swimming.
  • The Larchel® consists of a flexible corrugated tube, which can be firmly combined with a special, blockable tracheostomy tube at one end. A mouthpiece with bite block is located at the other end. This mouthpiece is placed in the user’s mouth and firmly surrounded by the lips. The air is now sucked in through the nose, channelled into the pharynx, and then moves through the oral cavity, into the corrugated tube. The air is channelled through the corrugated tube to the tracheostomy tube and flows into the tracheostoma.
  • A tracheostomy tube with cuff is required; by filling the cuff with air, water can be prevented from entering the tracheostoma, as the cuff seals the tracheostomy tube against the tracheal wall.
  • It is inflated using a 10 ml syringe, which is included in the scope of delivery of the Larchel®.
  • After insertion of the tracheostomy tube, a tube holding strap is correctly passed around the neck and securely fastened to the neck flange in the eyelets provided.
  • It is essential to check the correct fit of the tracheostomy tube and the tightness of the cuff before using the Larchel® in water.
  • The Larchel® is available in different sizes (cannula diameters). To achieve optimal adaptation of the Larchel®, consultation with the attending physician and an authorised specialist, e.g. a hydrotherapy representative of the laryngectomee association, is required as part of the instruction!
  • The applicability of the Larchel® requires a detailed medical examination of the user to ensure that there are no health problems that could contraindicate the use of this aid. A physician must provide a prescription for the Larchel® aid for the user. 

The LARCHEL® hydrotherapy device is a proven product, which enables laryngectomised patients to take part in exercise therapy in water and therapeutic swimming.

The Larchel® consists of a flexible corrugated tube, which can be firmly combined with a special, blockable tracheostomy tube at one end. A mouthpiece with bite block is located at the other end. This mouthpiece is placed in the user’s mouth and firmly surrounded by the lips. The air is now sucked in through the nose, channelled into the pharynx, and then moves through the oral cavity, into the corrugated tube. The air is channelled through the corrugated tube to the tracheostomy tube and flows into the tracheostoma.

A tracheostomy tube with cuff is required; by filling the cuff with air, water can be prevented from entering the tracheostoma, as the cuff seals the tracheostomy tube against the tracheal wall.
It is inflated using a 10 ml syringe, which is included in the scope of delivery of the Larchel®.

After insertion of the tracheostomy tube, a tube holding strap is correctly passed around the neck and securely fastened to the neck flange in the eyelets provided.

It is essential to check the correct fit of the tracheostomy tube and the tightness of the cuff before using the Larchel® in water.

The Larchel® is available in different sizes (cannula diameters). To achieve optimal adaptation of the Larchel®, consultation with the attending physician and an authorised specialist, e.g. a hydrotherapy representative of the laryngectomee association, is required as part of the instruction!

The applicability of the Larchel® requires a detailed medical examination of the user to ensure that there are no health problems that could contraindicate the use of this aid. A physician must provide a prescription for the Larchel® aid for the user. 

1 x LARCHEL® hydrotherapy device  
1 x Tube holder 
1 x Blocker syringe 10 ml 
1 x Separating wedge 
1 x Towel
1 x Transport case
1 x Cleaning brush
1 x Form Confirmation of instruction

The snorkel is not included!

The LARCHEL® is only provided to authorised specialists, who have been specially trained and have proof of special training in the handling of the LARCHEL®, e.g., swimming representatives of laryngectomee associations.

Upon request, we would be pleased to arrange official contact details for a hydrotherapy officer in your region.