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 Toothette® Oral Care: The only brand proven to address VAP risk factors
Toothette's easy-to-use oral care systems help reduce bacterial colonization in the mouth and on the surface of the teeth of ICU patients – a known risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).1 In its Five Million Lives Campaign, the IHI includes a recommendation to prevent VAP.2
 Biofilms are a thin, usually resistant layer of microorganisms (as bacteria) that form on and coat various surfaces.3 Biofilms have been found to be involved in up to 80% of infections.4 Dental plaque is one of the most common biofilms, and is responsible for various periodontal diseases, including gingivitis.5
Toothette® Oral Care uses a comprehensive approach based on cleaning, debriding, suctioning and moisturizing the entire oral cavity. Our Q•Care® Oral Cleansing and Suctioning Systems have achieved VAP reductions of 42% to 60%.6,7 With multiple products incorporating innovative tools and effective solutions, proven clinical outcomes and effective compliance programs, it’s no wonder 93% of all oral care is trusted to Toothette.8 |
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| 1. Vollman K, Garcia R, Miller L, AACN News. 2005 Aug; 22(8):12-6. 2. Getting started kit: Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia how-to guide. Protecting 5 Million Lives From Harm Campaign, Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2006 Dec. 3. Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary. Retrieved July 3, 2007, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/biofilm. 4. Immunology of Biofilms. Immunology and Immunotherapy Program, Center for Integrative Biology and Infectious Diseases, Natl. Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH, Bethesda, MD, 2004. 5. Kuramitsu, H. “Oral Microbial Communities: Genetic Analysis of Oral Biofilms.” Strict and Facultative Anaerobes: Medical and Environmental Aspects. Ed. Nakano, M. Horizon Bioscience, 2004. 109-111. 6. Vollman K, Garcia R, Miller L, AACN News. 2005;22(8):122-3,15-6. 7. Schleder B, Stott K, Lloyd RC, J Advocate Health Care. 2002;4(1):27-30. 8. Healthcare Products Information Services (HPIS), Hospital Market Trend Report, 2nd Qtr 2006. |
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