Description
The BALLARD Closed Suction System by Avanos is an innovative medical device designed to enhance the care of ventilated patients. This single-use, sterile system is specifically crafted for the suctioning of tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes, serving a wide range of patients including adults, children, and neonates.
Key Benefits
- Infection Control: By maintaining a closed ventilator circuit during suctioning, the system significantly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and infection, including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
- Continuous Ventilation: The design ensures that patients remain connected to the ventilator, helping to maintain positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and minimizing oxygen loss.
- Caregiver Protection: The system effectively shields both patients and caregivers from exposure to pathogens and body fluids.
Advanced Features
- Unique Cleaning Chamber: The catheter features an isolated, vacuum-sealed turbulent cleaning chamber, promoting a cleaner catheter tip and reducing infection risk.
- One-Way Lavage Port: Prevents sprayback, while the hinged valve isolates the catheter tip to prevent inadvertent lavage.
- PEEP Seal Technology: Helps maintain ventilation during suctioning, with optional integrated MDI port for medication delivery.
Multi-Access Port System
The compact rotating manifold allows for multiple procedures such as bronchoalveolar lavage and bronchoscopy, all while maintaining a closed circuit. The catheter locks into a separate port, remaining connected and clean, with a single-use seal cassette to maintain PEEP during device insertion.
Design and Usability
- Catheter Control: Features a sleeve tether to prevent over-retraction and a thumb valve for precise suction control. Depth markings on the catheter ensure accurate suction depth.
- Material Quality: Constructed from high-quality, latex-free materials to minimize tissue trauma. Available with various adapters for secure connection to respiratory equipment.
- Additional Features: Select models include a transparent chamber for secretion monitoring, tactile sleeve for catheter advancement, and an atraumatic catheter tip to reduce mucous membrane injury.
Packaging and Sizes
The system is available in various sizes to accommodate different patient needs, with compact packaging for easy storage. Adapter sizes are designed to fit a range of tracheostomy and ventilator tubes.
Instructions for Use
- Connection: Attach suction tubing to a vacuum source and connect the catheter assembly to the tracheostomy or endotracheal tube.
- Insertion: Use depth markings for appropriate catheter insertion.
- Suctioning: Control suction with the thumb valve, withdrawing the catheter while applying suction.
- Cleaning: Flush the catheter with saline via the lavage port.
Precautions
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions during suctioning.
- Ensure all connections are secure and follow aseptic techniques.
- Adhere to recommended suction pressures and durations to minimize risks.
The BALLARD Closed Suction System exemplifies advanced medical technology, providing healthcare professionals with a reliable tool to improve patient outcomes while safeguarding against infection and contamination.
