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Central Medical Supplies (CMS) has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for TrachFlush™. Designed for more efficient secretion removal, TrachFlush™ is a unique device that removes secretion from invasive mechanically ventilated patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with the push of a button.
Manufactured by Danish medical device company AW Technologies, TrachFlush™ can be used for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) prevention and tracheal secretion removal.[1] When using TrachFlush™ there is no need for manual tracheal suctioning, which reduces the workload for ICU staff, decreases costs and lessens the risk of VAP.
TrachFlush™ continuously maintains the user set cuff pressure and protects patients from VAP and tracheal injuries. When used to treat mechanically ventilated patients, TrachFlush™ removes secretion from below and above the cuff with just the push of a button. The device is designed to be used with any endotracheal tube and any tracheostomy tube.
TrachFlush™ has been developed to improve patient comfort, as there is no ‘vacuum cleaner’ in the airways, no negative air pressure, like with cough assist devices, and no post-suctioning instability.
Commenting on partnering with AW Technologies to supply TrachFlush™, Tracey Pavier-Grant, Managing Director at Central Medical Supplies, says: “Central Medical Supplies is delighted to be representing TrachFlush here in the UK. TrachFlush offers tracheal secretion removal – both above and below the cuff, which is proven to help prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. It also protects patients from tracheal injuries by continually maintaining set cuff pressure. The product provides invaluable benefits, both to staff workflow and patient outcomes. This partnership will further enhance our product offering to the NHS and private sector acute hospitals.”
For more information on TrachFlush™, contact Sarah Ward, Brand and Product Manager at Central Medical Supplies, on 07985 425 397, email sarah.ward@centralmedical.co.uk or visit www.centralmedical.co.uk
References:
1. “Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a healthcare associated infection that can complicate care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit.” “Aspiration of secretions that accumulate around the endotracheal tube of mechanically ventilated patients can lead to VAP. Subglottic secretion suctioning can be performed by both the nurse and respiratory therapist and can aid in prevention. A recent meta-analysis of 20 RCTs found that subglottic suctioning reduced the risk for VAP by 45%” 5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5706660/
