The rubber washer and spacer are from the local hardware store. The mirror is Coghlan's Featherweight from REI, costs $3.25. The lamp is from Seattle Lighting, it is called LED's by Zeppelin, Product No 422465, and costs about $55. Tom Warborg made this lamp for his wife Carol, for her stoma care. LED light works well because they produce a bright light and little battery power. Hand held flashlights allow greater control of the light so you get the light directed into the deeper area of the stoma. ![]() Lighted mirrors are available or you can use a small hand held flashlight. Look in the catalogs with laryngectomee supplies. So will a small lamp that aims a spot of bright light. A makeup mirror with lights on the sides helps. Since all of us with stomas spend considerable time caring for and cleaning them, a well-lit magnifying mirror makes a difference. ![]() This is necessary to do a thorough cleaning job of the stoma and prosthesis. One of the most essential things to have is a lighted 3X magnifying mirror. A wall mirror over a sink with a flashlight just doesn't work.
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