Targeting VAP

(Ventilator Assisted Pneumonia)

In intubated patients, fluid and mucus often builds up below the endotracheal tube after its insertion.

This buildup of mucus can block the bronchioles and cause mucus plugs. Often the result can be Ventilated Assisted Pneumonias, or VAP.

To complicate the issue, the ability to suction the left lung is challenging due to common anatomy.

VAP occurs in over 10% of ventilated patients.

VAP is the most common source of longer ICU stays and invasive and expensive procedures such as Bronchoscopies, aggressive pulmonary toilet, excessive lab and chest x-rays as well as the need for a rotabed.

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The Bi-Lateral Endotracheal Suction Device

Created by Practitioners for Practitioners

Developed by an anesthesiologist, the BESD is the result of addressing a common need: effective suctioning of both sides of the lungs to improve patient outcomes.

While still in prototype stage, the BESD device has been shown to be effective in cadaver testing by participants including anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, ICU and PACU nurses. Full clinical trials are set to commence soon.

Watch How It Works

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Controller With Extended Catheder

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