Provide Comprehensive Oral Hygiene with
Q•Care® Systems
Address risk factors for hospital-acquired pneumonia
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
Comprehensive oral care for all of your patients
As the true pioneer of clinical oral care, Sage developed innovative products that helped set the standard now recognized in professional guidelines. Our comprehensive systems have helped increase compliance and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia.
- Q•Care Oral Cleansing & Suctioning Systems provide comprehensive 24-hour oral care focused on cleaning, debriding, suctioning, and moisturizing while helping you comply with your oral care protocol. It’s also available with Sage Oral Solution in a convenient, single-dose bottle or burst-pouch.
REFERENCES: 1. Schleder B, et al., J Advocate Health Care. 2002 Spr/Sum;4(1):27-30. 2. Tablan OC, et al., Guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated pneumonia, 2003, Recommendations of CDC and Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), 2003. 3. Scannapieco FA, J Peridontology, 1999 Jul; 70(7):793-802. 4. Fourrier F, et al., Crit Care Med. 1998;26:301-8.
Oral Hygiene
Beating Biofilms with Comprehensive Oral Care
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 oral care market is trusted to Sage oral care.1
Clean
Brushing and suctioning with an antiseptic agent kills2 and mechanically removes bacterial biofilms (dental plaque) from teeth and oral tissues.
Brushing and suctioning with an antiseptic agent kills2 and mechanically removes bacterial biofilms (dental plaque) from teeth and oral tissues.
Debride
Swabbing and suctioning with Perox-A-Mint® solution helps remove dead, loosened biofilms.3
Swabbing and suctioning with Perox-A-Mint® solution helps remove dead, loosened biofilms.3
Moisturize
Sage Mouth Moisturizer water-based formula soothes and moisturizes oral tissues.
Sage Mouth Moisturizer water-based formula soothes and moisturizes oral tissues.
REFERENCES: 1. GHX Trend Report (Dollars), 1st Quarter, 2012 Hospital; Annualized markets based on last 4 quarters data. 2. Oral Health Care Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Drug Products; Establishment of a Monograph; Federal Register, 68(103):32232-87. 3. Oral Health Care Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Tentative Final Monograph; Federal Register, 53(17): 2436-61.
Innovative Tools and Solutions Proven Effective Against VAP and HAP Risk Factors
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.
Toothette Suction Toothbrush
Helps remove dental plaque,1,2 debris, and oral secretions, all known to harbour potential respiratory pathogens.3,4,5,6
- Available with sodium bicarbonate to mechanically cleanse.
- Swab on back of brush helps deliver cleansing solution.
- User-friendly thumb port provides easy suction control.
- Three suction ports to avoid clogging. Keeps open path for debris.
Toothette Suction Swab
Helps remove debris and oral secretions while stimulating oral tissues 1,2,7,8 between brushings.
- Available with sodium bicarbonate to mechanically cleanse.
- Soft foam heads gentle on delicate oral tissues.
- User-friendly thumb port provides easy suction control.
- Non-suction swabs available.
Covered Yankauer
Helps remove debris and secretions.
- Soft tip gentle on fragile oral tissues.
- User-friendly, one-piece design
REFERENCES: 1. DeWalt EM, Nurse Res. 1975 Mar-Apr;24(2):104-8. 2. Pearson LS, Hutton JL, J Adv Nurs. 2002 Sep;39(5):480-9. 3. Scannapieco FA, Stewart EM, Mylotte JM, Crit Care Med. Jun 1992;20(6):740-5. 4. Scannapieco FA, J Periodontology. 1999 Jul; 70(7):793-802. 5. Fourrier F, et al., Crit Care Med. 1998; 26: 301-8. 6. Sole ML, et al., Am J Crit Care. 2002 Mar; 11(2): 141-9. 7. Schleder B, et al., J Advocate Health Care. 2002 Spr/Sum; 4(1):27-30. 8. Schleder BJ, Nursing Mgmt. 2003 Aug; 34(8):27-33.
24- Hour Suction System
Q•Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System with Sage Burst Packet
Q•Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System with Sage Oral Solution* is a comprehensive oral care kit.
- Convenient q4° or q8° packaging laying out each step.
- Minimal setup – less time opening packaging and more time for oral care.
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*Sage Oral Solution Ingredients: water (aqua), alcohol, glycerin, PEG-40 sorbitan diisostearate, aroma, chlorhexidine digluconate, sodium saccharin, Blue 1 (CI42090).
Q-Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System w/ Thumbport Tools
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.
- Easy-to-use, sequential q4° packaging lays out each step.
- Minimal setup – less time opening packaging and more time for oral care.
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Q•Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System w/ Suction Handle
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.
- Easy-to-use, sequential q8° packaging lays out each step.
- Minimal setup – less time opening packaging and more time for oral care.
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Single-Use Suction Systems
For patients at risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Components
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, and Mouth Moisturizer.
What the Experts Say
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)
Clinical Support
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) — Improving Practice With An Audited Oral Care Intervention (PDF)
Gray K, Jarvis S, Bomford J, Hayden P
Nandita Divekar Medway Maritime Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Gillingham, Kent, UK
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.