Oral Care Solutions

MORE CHOICES. MORE COMPLIANCE. EASIER TO USE.

CDC Guidelines call for a consistent oral care routine to prevent healthcare-associated pneumonia.1 Further, comprehensive oral hygiene has consistently been recognised as critical to preventing HAP and VAP:

  • NHS: National Health Service, UK2
  • Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)3
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)4
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)5
  • Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention (KRINKO); Robert Koch-Institut6

But performing regular oral care can be a challenge within the intense environment of the ICU.

Until now…

BALLARD* Oral Care Solutions from Avanos provide a complete portfolio of flexible, easy-to-use kits and components designed to promote oral care compliance. As your partners in reducing the risks of VAE, we can provide evidence-based “Best Practices”, easy-to-use assessment and tracking tools, education and training support – all to help you deliver consistent oral care.

AVANOS IS ADDRESSING THE KNOWN RISK FACTORS FOR VAP WITH FLEXIBLE, EASY-TO-USE ORAL CARE KITS!

A Portfolio of Oral Care Solutions to Meet Every Protocol!

 

BALLARD* ORAL CARE KITS FOR ADULTS FEATURE:

  • Colour-coded packaging, allowing caregivers to easily identify specific component packs and to track oral care compliance
  • Rectangular kit design with wall hanger, making it more conveniently accessible in the patient’s room to make compliance easier
  • Individual packs that allow caregivers to choose the right tool at the right time, based on patient need and hospital protocol.

BALLARD* ORAL CARE ADVANCED KIT | ART. 25928
For use with a 4-hour oral care protocol
1 – Prep Pack (including 1 covered Yankauer, 1 “y” connector & 1 suction handle)
2 – Toothbrush Packs (including 1 suction toothbrush, 1 applicator swab & 1 solution cup)
4 – Suction Swab Packs (including 1 suction swab, 1 applicator swab & 1 solution cup)
Packaging: 24/case

BALLARD* ORAL CARE MODERATE KIT | ART. 25930
For standard oral care protocol
1 – Prep Pack (including 1 covered Yankauer, 1 “y” connector & 1 suction handle)
1 – Toothbrush Pack (including 1 suction toothbrush, 1 applicator swab & 1 solution cup)
2 – Suction Swab Packs (including 1 suction swab, 1 applicator swab & 1 solution cup)
Packaging: 32/case

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ALL THE CONVENIENCE AND EASE OF USE OF ORAL CARE KITS, WITH COMPONENTS DESIGNED FOR USE IN SMALLER PATIENTS

 

BALLARD* MINI ORAL CARE KITS FEATURE:

  • Colour-coded packaging that allow caregivers to select the right tool at the right time, based on patient need and your facility’s protocol
  • Colour-coded order-of-use guide on the carton makes it easy to identify specific packs and track oral care compliance
  • Yankauer with high-flow atraumatic tip allows for quick, effective removal of oral secretions. And the covered self-cleaning shaft with PEEP seal technology keeps it drier and cleaner between uses

BALLARD* MINI ORAL CARE ADVANCED KIT | ART. 970008-5
For use with a 4-hour oral care protocol
1 – Prep pack (reusable – includes self-cleaning covered Yankauer)
2 – Toothbrush Pack (including suction toothbrush, mini applicator swab, empty solution cup & mini 8Fr suction catheter)
3 – Mini Suction Swab Pack (including mini suction swab, mini applicator swab & empty solution cup)
Packaging: 24/case

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There are inherent risks in the use of all prescription medical devices. Please see the full Directions for use containing Indications, Cautions, Warnings and other relevant information.

References
2. High Impact Interventions – Care processes to prevent infection; 4th edition of Saving Lives: High Impact Interventions, April 2017;
3. APIC. Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 2004;
4. AACN News Vol. 23 No. 8 Aug 2006;
5. How-to Guide: Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2012.;
6. Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Updated recommendation of KRINKO Nov 2013.