Sage Q-care Covered Yankauer with Suction Handle is designed to gently remove excess fluid from the mouth, providing a safer and more hygienic oral care solution for individuals who cannot spit or swallow. By reducing the risk of aspiration, it ensures better oral health and overall well-being.
Features:
- Soft, Gentle Tip: Designed to prevent irritation on sensitive oral tissues and gums.
- Protective Cover: Prevents contamination by keeping the Yankauer tip clean when not in use.
- Easy Suction Control: Thumbport feature allows caregivers to adjust the suction level with precision.
- Trusted in Healthcare: Used in hospitals, senior living, long-term care, and home care settings across the U.S.
- Connects to Standard Suction Lines: Effectively removes excess fluid from the mouth, reducing aspiration risk.
Contents: (1) Covered Yankauer
Uses: Aids in the removal of secretions
Warning:
- Single patient - multiple use
- For oral use only
- Discard after 24 hours
- Do not allow patient to bite down on the oral care tool.
- Always use a bite block if patient is not alert or cannot follow instructions.
- Always follow these warnings to prevent a choking or aspiration hazard and to avoid damage to the device.
Instructions for use:
- Remove Yankauer and attach to suction line. Make sure the connection is secure whie in use.
- Retract sleeve as shown. Slide cap down until it locks in place.
- To suction, slide switch to On. Always use the minimum amount of suction necessary to removal oral secretions.
- After use, rinse with sterile saline of appropriate solution until tubing is clear.
Important:
- When not in use, make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position to prevent loss of suction power.
- Pull sleeve over Yankauer tip to cover.
- Remove Yankauer and discard after 24 hours, or according to hospital protocol.