Managing oral secretions in dysphagia patients poses clinical and financial challenges. Nurses spend a significant amount of time suctioning oral secretions from dysphagia patients to avoid hospital-acquired infections. Infections such as Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)¹,² can extend ventilation duration and ICU stays, resulting in higher healthcare costs and additional strain on hospital resources.

SWIK® offers a cost-effective alternative. This single-use, hands-free device continuously manages oral secretions, reducing the need for repeated intervention. By managing secretions, SWIK aims to reduce the risk of infection and complications, potentially decreasing ventilation time and shortening ICU stays, which in turn helps hospitals save money while improving patient outcomes.

With established HCPCS codes, SWIK is reimbursement-ready, making it a practical choice for hospitals and care facilities. By reducing nursing time, cutting waste, and potentially preventing costly complications, SWIK supports both high-quality care and long-term efficiency.

SWIK® A New Way to Manage Oral Secretions

SWIK’s soft, wicking foam mouthpiece connects to a portable or wall-mounted negative pressure pump, gently removing secretions for up to 12 hours before replacement is needed. Designed for comfort and discretion, SWIK enhances the patient experience while reducing the staff time needed for managing secretions.

SWIK is suitable for a wide range of patients, including those who are intubated, ventilated, post-stroke, trauma, or neurology cases. Designed to help improve outcomes, minimize infection risk, and lower costs, SWIK provides continuous, hands-free secretion management to keep patients safer, more comfortable, and better supported throughout their care journey.

Key Benefits of SWIK®:

• Provides hands-free, continuous oral secretion management
• Comfortable and gentle on oral tissues
• Discreet design for patient comfort
• May reduce infection risk and nursing interactions
• Controls drooling and manages various fluid viscosities
• Holds up to 5 mL of oral secretions without negative pressure assistance
• Up to 12 hours of use, with less medical waste than traditional methods
• Reimbursable hospital expense (HCPCS Codes A4628, A7002)

References:

¹Kalil AC, Metersky ML, Klompas M, et al. Management of Adults With Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines. Clin Infect Dis. 2016;63(5):e61-e111. doi:10.1093/cid/ciw353

²Warren DK, Shukla SJ, Olsen MA, et al. Attributable cost of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a long-term acute care hospital. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003;24(7):537-543. doi:10.1086/502243

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