Trach Assist ™ Disposable Product Family
The Trach-Assist family of products utilize a diversion in the flow of
respiratory gases to trap airway secretions
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Helps keep airway clear
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Different configurations to suit different markets
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Stand-Alone products work with currently used disposables and equipment.
Clinical and Safety Benefits of the Trach Assist ™ Family of devices
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Prevents sputum ingress and fouling of various ventilator circuit
components.
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Sputum reservoir allows less frequent suctioning.
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Prevents sputum splash during open suctioning, resuscitation, anesthesia,
and extubation.
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Protects OR environment, patients, and clinicians from contamination
Cost Benefits to Healthcare Environment
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Protects from contamination and cross contamination
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Saves Hospital Personnel Time
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Less frequent suctioning, fewer alarms
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Reduces HME Replacements
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Less frequent circuit changes required
Challenges In Ventilator Care
Frequent suctioning is required
- Time intensive
- Adds risk of airway injury
- May increase sputum production
Mucus accumulation often triggers ventilator alarms
- Distressing to patients
- High clinical staff demand
Contamination/HAI (Hospital Acquired Infection)
- When the circuit is disconnected, expelled sputum can contaminate the
clinical environment.
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI)
-The Trach-Assist product line reduces the number of times a circuit must be broken
-Maintaining a closed circuit is a factor in VAP prevention, and is recommended by the CDC.
-The Trach-Assist enables clinicians to reduce the number of circuit changes necessary, thereby incurring cost savings and possible VAP reduction.
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