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== Risk mitigation<!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this kink. --> == | == Risk mitigation<!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this kink. --> == | ||
The risk of damage to the ears can be reduced by using ear plugs and/or an airtight hood, such as a latex hood, inside the vac bed. Instructing the sub to use the [[wikipedia:Valsalva_maneuver|Valsalva]] or the [[wikipedia:Frenzel_maneuver|Frenzel]] method to equalize pressure inside the ear may be useful. | The risk of damage to the ears can be reduced by using wax or silicone ear plugs and/or an airtight hood, such as a latex hood, inside the vac bed. Instructing the sub to use the [[wikipedia:Valsalva_maneuver|Valsalva]] or the [[wikipedia:Frenzel_maneuver|Frenzel]] method to equalize pressure inside the ear may be useful. | ||
To prevent damage to machinery, a pump designed for vacuum generation should be used. Medical-grade pumps are usually quiet and reliable. | To prevent damage to machinery, a pump designed for vacuum generation should be used. Medical-grade pumps are usually quiet and reliable. | ||