[KimberRN1]

We use the pre-packaged green sponges with periximent with suction...there is a lip moisturizer and also toothbrushes with suction in the oral kit....this comes in a large bag with several of the pre packaged sponges and toothbrushes in it....the pt is charged for one bag, you get the sponges out as needed and it's theirs and left in the room....our protocol is q2hrs but more if needed....It works...if you follow the protocol the pts lips and mouth doesn't get dry, crusted and bleeding... i always use the lip moisturizer after oral care....

[bellehill]

We do peridex QID, mouth care with the Sage oral care products Q4h. The only thing I don't like about Sage is the mouth moisturizer is very gritty and the pts don't seem to like it. The Sage kit comes with suction handle, suction sponges and brushes. My big pet peeve...poor oral care. I have been known to do oral care before my assessment (if the pt is stable).

[laurenD]

Ooh...oral care pet peeve: Oral care done without suctioning above the ETT/trach cuff afterward!!! All that crap builds up and breeds nasties...or if the cuff leaks they're aspirating!!

We use the Sage Qcare Q4 hours, but you know it never gets done that often by everyone. Check it out:
http://www.sageproducts.com/products/qCare.asp

~Lauren

[theheathers01]

another also very good oral care item are glycerine swabs there brilliant and very affective and they come in many different flavours and are also very durable just thought i would let u no bye for now.

[Turley007]

Look at the AACN guidelines. Also check out Sage Oral Care Products. Often intitutions will purchase these.