Q•Care® and Continue Care™ Systems
Hospital-acquired pneumonias (HAP), including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) often start in the oral cavity.1,2 Bacteria, including dental plaque, can colonize in the oropharyngeal area,3 and these pathogens can be aspirated into the lungs, causing infection.4 These common risk factors put both your ventilated patients and your independent patients at risk for HAP. START A TRIAL
As the true pioneer of clinical oral care, our innovative products have helped set the standard now recognized in professional guidelines. Our comprehensive systems have helped increase compliance and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia.
A published 4-year study using an oral care protocol including Q•Care Oral Care Systems saw a 33% reduction in VAP, plus fewer vent days, shorter length of stay and decreased mortality rates.6
Q•Care Systems address key VAP risk factors with a comprehensive approach based on cleaning, debriding, suctioning and moisturizing the entire oral cavity. Each 24-hour system incorporates innovative tools and effective solutions, all while facilitating compliance to your oral care protocol. 88% of the United States oral care market is trusted to Sage oral care.1
With multiple products incorporating innovative tools and effective solutions, proven clinical outcomes and effective compliance programs, it’s no wonder that Toothette is the market leader in oral care in the United States.
Helps remove dental plaque,1,2 debris and oral secretions, all known to harbour potential respiratory pathogens.3,4,5,6
Helps remove debris and oral secretions while stimulating oral tissues 1,2,7,8 between brushings.
Helps remove debris and secretions.
Helps remove secretions from the oropharyngeal area above the vocal cords.
Q•Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning Systems make it easy for you to provide comprehensive 24-hour oral care while facilitating compliance to your oral care protocol. Each system contains components and cleansing solutions.
NPN 02242225
Unit Dose Containers (15ml) of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse 0.12%, USP
DIN 02436892
Q•Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning Systems with Thumb Port tools make it easy for you to provide comprehensive 24-hour oral care while facilitating compliance to your oral care protocol. Easy, one-piece tools attach directly to suction lines for quicker oral care.
NPN 02242225 DIN 02243571
Q•Care® Oral Cleansing and Suctioning Systems with Suction Handle tools make it easy for you to provide comprehensive 24-hour oral care while facilitating compliance to your oral care protocol. The suction handle provides variable suction control and allows for quick tool changes.
NPN 02242225
Address hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) risk for non-ventilated patients.
DIN 02243571
Our suction systems and products help address your non-ventilated patients at risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). Tools easily connect to standard suction lines and help remove plaque, debris and oral secretions. User-friendly thumb port provide easy suction control, quick tool changes and connect to standard suction lines.
NPN 02242225
Our non-suction systems are available in single use, short-term and extended-term configurations. Perfect for patients who may or may not be able to perform their own oral care in units including Med/Surg and Oncology.
NPN 02242225
Our Petite Systems are perfect for patients with a smaller oral cavity.
DIN 02243571
Our quality components allow you to tailor oral hygiene to meet the exact needs of your patients. Components come in multiple packaging configurations, and include multiple swabs, cleansing solutions, Mouth Moisturizer and Advanced Oral Moisturizer Spray.
Colonization of Dental Plaque and the Importance of Brushing for Hospitalized Patients (PDF)
Tooth Brushing (PDF)
Oral Care and Reducing Risk of VAP (PDF)
The Impact of VAP and the Role of Improved Oral Care (PDF)
What’s a Comprehensive Oral Care System? (PDF)
Oral Care for Patients at Risk for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
AACN Oral Care 2010 Practice Alert
Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Through Advanced Oral-Dental Care: A 48-Month Study
Garcia R, Jendresky L, Colbert L, Bailey A, Zaman M, Majumder M
AJCC
Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP) in the ICU: Incidence and Prevention (PDF)
Quinn B, Baker D, Parise C
Poster Presented at AACN-NTI (Amer Assoc of Critical Care Nurses/National Teaching Institute), 2013
Click for a complete listing of clinical evidence to support your prevention efforts.
Comprehensive Oral Care Comparison (PDF)
Customizable Protocol (doc)
Order Lanyard Assessment Cards
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