Continue Care® System - Four Daily Cleanings

Continue Care systems make it easy to cleanse and moisturize the oral cavity up to four times a day. The system is conveniently divided into pull away sections that contain the suction tools, applicator swabs, antiseptic rinses, and mouth moisturizers needed for each session of oral care. Help protect your patients and loved-ones from pneumonia risk with Continue Care Oral Cleansing and Suctioning Systems.

Sequential system to perform oral care 4 times a day

Connects directly to standard suction lines

Latex free

System includes:

1-Covered Yankauer

2 Packages-1 Suction Toothbrushes with sodium bicarbonate, Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Mouth Moisturizer and Applicator Swab

2 Packages-1 Suction Swab with sodium bicarbonate, Antiseptic Oral Rinse ,Mouth Moisturizer and Applicator Swab

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Why is frequent oral care important?

Frequent oral care helps prevent the development of biofilms. Biofilms are a thin, usually resistant layer of microorganisms, such as bacteria, that form and coat various surfaces,¹ such as the teeth. Biofilms have been found to be involved in up to 80% of infections.² Dental plaque is one of the most common biofilms and is responsible for various diseases involving the mouth and teeth, including gingivitis.³ Once in the mouth, these bacteria can make their way into the lungs where they can cause infection such as pneumonia.⁴

What do the experts say about preventing pneumonia?

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also recommends the use of an antiseptic agent as part of an oral hygiene program to help prevent pneumonia.⁵ The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) issued guidelines in 2010 for providing routine oral care. Some of the recommendations in this guideline include brushing at least twice a day to remove plaque, using an oral antiseptic solution, or 1.5% hydrogen peroxide to clean the mouth every 2-4 hours, and applying a mouth moisturizer after cleansing the oral cavity.⁶

How can I help prevent pneumonia?

One way to help reduce risk factors for pneumonia is by providing routine oral care.⁶ Sage Products helps you meet this guideline recommendation by offering a variety of oral care products. Our Continue Care^™ systems contain all the tools, cleansing solutions, and components to provide a full day of routine antiseptic mouth care.

Single use suction systems come with Perox-A-Mint^® solution, which contains 1.5% hydrogen peroxide to help cleanse the mouth, which is recommended by the CDC, as mentioned earlier.

Mouth moisturizer is available in both cream and spray form to help soothe and moisturize oral tissue. The mouth moisturizer cream can be applied using Sage's Toothette swabs.

References: 1. Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary. Retrieved July 3, 2007, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/biofilm. 2. Immunology of Biofilms. Immunology and Immunotherapy Program, Center for Integrative Biology and Infectious Diseases, Natl. Institute of Dental and Crainofacial Research, NIH, Bethesda, MD, 2004. 3. Kuramitsu, H. "Oral Microbial Communities: Genetic Analysis of Oral Biofilms." Strict and Facultative Anaerobes: Medical and Environmental Aspects. Ed. Nakano, M. Horizon Bioscience, 2004. 4. Fourrier F, et al., Crit Care Med. 1998;26: 301-8. 5. Tablan OC, etl al., Guidelines for preventing health-care, associated pneumonia, 2003, Recommendations of CDC and Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), 2003. 6. Scott JM, Vollman KM, Endotracheal tube and oral care. In DJ Lynn-McHale Wiegand and KK Carlson (Eds.) AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, Fifth Ed., pp 28.33., Elservier Saunders, St. Louis, MO..

CONTENTS: 1 Suction Toothbrush with sodium bicarbonate .25 fl. oz./7ml Antiseptic Oral Rinse, 0.07 oz./2g Mouth Moisturizer, 1 Applicator Swab

*Drug Facts*
*Active ingredient* ANTISEPTIC ORAL RINSE: Cetylpyridinium chloride .05%......................................................................................	*Purpose* Antiseptic Rinse

Uses

Aids in the removal of secretions and debris and helps reduce the chance of infection in minor oral irritation.

Warnings
Stop use and ask a doctor if:

Sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days.
Swelling, rash or fever develops.
Irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens.

Keep out of reach of children.
If more than used for debriding is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Before opening, turn package over, burst solution packet with thumbs.
Peel lid to open.
Remove Mouth Moisturizer and Applicator Swab.
Attach Toothbrush to suction line.
Clean teeth and oral cavity for approximately one minute.
To suction, place thumb over port.
To clear tubing, rinse with sterile saline or appropriate solution.
Discard Toothbrush. Reattach Covered Yankauer to suction line.
Place Mouth Moisturizer on Applicator Swab.
Apply as needed to lips and inside mouth.

Use up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
Children under 12 years of age: supervise use.
Children under 3 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor.
Use a bite block when performing oral care on patients with altered levels of consciousness or those who cannot comprehend commands.
Ensure foam is intact after use. If not, remove any particles from oral cavity.

Inactive ingredient
Water, sorbitol, peppermint flavor, potassium sorbate, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20, citric acid, Blue 1 (CI 42090).

Questions or comments?
call toll-free 800-323-2220 (Monday to Friday 8 AM- 5 PM CST)

Sodium Bicarbonate ingredients: Water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, flavor, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate.
Mouth Moisturizer ingredients*: Water, coconut oil, xylitol, spearmint flavor, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), spearmint oil, carbomer, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, cetylpyridinium chloride.

Toothette's^® easy-to-use oral care systems help reduce bacterial colonization in the mouth and on the surface of the teeth - a known risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).¹ In fact, two separate studies using our Q·Care^® Oral Cleansing and Suctioning Systems as part of a comprehensive oral care protocol saw VAP reductions of 42% and 60%.^2,3 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.⁴

References: 1. Vollman K, Garcia R, Miller L, AACN News. 2005 Aug; 22(8):12-6. 2. Vollman K, Garcia R, Miller L, AACN News. 2005;22(8):122-3,15-6. 3. Schleder B, Stott K, Lloyd RC, J Advocate Health Care. 2002;4(1):27-30 4. Healthcare Products Information Services (HPIS), Hospital Market Trend Report, 2nd Qtr 2006.