Aqua-Ther Safety Advice You are advised to always swim in water that is no deeper than chest level when standing. Always swim in the presence of a person who understands laryngectomy and the workings of the Aqua-ther device. In public pools you are advised to swim close to the side rails in the event that you are accidentally knocked Always wear your resuscitation bands as some paramedics may not immediately recognise the difference between and tracheostomy and a laryngectomy. Should you accidentally inhale even the smallest amount of water, visit your GP and request a course of antibiotics. A rare but life threatening condition known as drowning” can occur up to 3 days after water first “secondary entered the lungs. Even if you feel fine you are still advised to see your GP for a course of antibiotics. Breast stroke is considered to be the safest style of swimming to prevent your breathing tube from coming out of your stoma. Some patients may find that their tube remains totally secure when adopting other styles of swimming but it is ESSENTIAL that you first practice doing this on dry land. If the hooks on your neck ties sit at an angle, it would be safer to also add on Velcro ties for extra support. Please advise your that it is easier to resuscitate with the tracheostomy tube left in place and the cuff inflated. Therefore in an emergency you would only need to remove the tube if it was blocked. Never disconnect the snorkel or mouth piece from the tracheostomy tube whilst in the water
Aqua-Ther Safety Advice You are advised to always swim in water that is no deeper than chest level when standing. Always swim in the presence of a person who understands laryngectomy and the workings of the Aqua-ther device. In public pools you are advised to swim close to the side rails in the event that you are accidentally knocked Always wear your resuscitation bands as some paramedics may not immediately recognise the difference between and tracheostomy and a laryngectomy. Should you accidentally inhale even the smallest amount of water, visit your GP and request a course of antibiotics. A rare but life threatening condition known as “secondary drowning” can occur up to 3 days after water first entered the lungs. Even if you feel fine you are still advised to see your GP for a course of antibiotics. Breast stroke is considered to be the safest style of swimming to prevent your breathing tube from coming out of your stoma. Some patients may find that their tube remains totally secure when adopting other styles of swimming but it is ESSENTIAL that you first practice doing this on dry land. If the hooks on your neck ties sit at an angle, it would be safer to also add on Velcro ties for extra support. Please advise your that it is easier to resuscitate with the tracheostomy tube left in place and the cuff inflated. Therefore in an emergency you would only need to remove the tube if it was blocked. Never disconnect the snorkel or mouth piece from the tracheostomy tube whilst in the water
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