Managing oral secretion in patients with dysphasia, neurological conditions, or mechanical ventilation can be an ongoing challenge for healthcare teams. In addition to frequent oral suctioning, excessive secretions are addressed with medications that may cause unwanted side effects such as severe dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, sedation, blurred vision, dizziness, and confusion. But what if there was a more targeted hands-free approach?

Enter SWIK

SWIK is an innovative oral secretion management solution that continuously removes oral secretions without frequent intervention. Unlike medications that work systemically, SWIK works right at the source. Its soft, wicking foam mouthpiece rests comfortably in the patient’s lower gum line and continuously manages secretions for up to 12 hours when connected to portable or wall-mounted suction pumps.

Research has shown that continuous oral secretion management may help reduce the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), decrease the duration of mechanical ventilation, and shorten ICU stays.¹

SWIK can be beneficial for a wide range of patients, including post-stroke, trauma, neurology, dysphagia, and ventilated patients.

Instead of relying on medications that may cause numerous unwanted side effects, healthcare providers now have a targeted, continuous solution to manage oral secretions. SWIK is designed to improve comfort, simplify care, and support better patient outcomes.

Features and Benefits

• Hands-free, continuous secretion management
• Gentle on oral tissues
• Reduced nursing interventions
• Helps control drooling
• Handles various fluid viscosities
• Less medical waste compared to traditional suction methods
• Compatible with mechanical ventilation

Reference:

¹Muscedere J, Rewa O, McKechnie K, et al. Subglottic secretion drainage for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Care Medicine. 2011;39(8):1985-1991. PMID: 22749332. Available at: PubMed Study

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