Since inception in 2021, ReddyPort has serviced over 15,000 patients with over 60,000 oral care sessions without mask removal all without a single reported adverse event. *RP(2021-4/24 sales data)​
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How effective are current NV-HAP mitigation practices for BiPAP patients? According to the findings from a recent study, current practices are ineffective: “After adjusting for other factors, we found that the presence of NPPV was the greatest contributor to developing NV HAP, resulting in a nearly sevenfold greater risk.”*1 Considering APIC Best Practices, to decolonize the mouth effectively “Brush with suction for 1-2 minutes using liquid cleansing/antiseptic solution; moisturize as needed.”*2
How can our Hospital measure the cost and impact on patient outcomes from NV-HAP?
Simple: Listen to how an electronic NV-HAP surveillance tool can be utilized to track and mitigate the impact on patient outcomes: Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in US Hospitals | Infectious Diseases | JN Learning | AMA Ed Hub
What is ReddyPort?
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ReddyPort is the first and only oral care and communication system on the market that allows clinicians to provide dry mouth relief, routine oral care and effective communication WITHOUT BiPAP® mask removal!
With ReddyPort, caregivers now have an easy-to-use tool. The tool can be used by the patient, the patient’s family member, or the caregiver to deliver compliant oral care without the risks of mask removal.
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References:
1 (Implementation of a structured oral hygiene program through nursing assistant education to address non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia: A quasi-experimental study - PubMed (nih.gov)
2 Non-ventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP): Best practices for prevention of NV-HAP -American Journal of Infection Control (ajicjournal.org)