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Frequently asked questions
Does the closed system maximize patient safety?
Yes, the Airlife Ballard is a Closed Suction System (CSS) specifically designed to significantly enhance both patient safety and clinical efficiency in critical respiratory care. The closed-circuit design allows suctioning to be performed without disconnecting the patient from the mechanical ventilator, which is critical for safety.
This preservation of the closed system offers key advantages:
- Minimizes Contamination Risk: The sealed circuit helps reduce the aerosolization of patient secretions, protecting the patient and clinical staff from cross-contamination.
- Maintains Ventilator Stability: The system ensures that vital ventilation settings, such as Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), are preserved continuously throughout the suction procedure.
Furthermore, specialized configurations are available, including the Ballard Turbo-Cleaning option, which helps maintain the system’s effectiveness.
Is the Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System factory new?
Yes, all listed variants of the Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System are guaranteed to be in Factory New condition. This classification ensures the highest level of quality, reliability, and sterility necessary for clinical closed suction procedures.
Does this system ensure a safer closed circuit?
The Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is specifically designed for safe and effective pulmonary hygiene in mechanically ventilated patients. Its primary advantage is maintaining a closed ventilator circuit during the suctioning process.
This feature provides several key benefits:
- Minimizes the risk of external contamination or infection.
- Helps maintain Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP).
- Prevents circuit disconnection, ensuring continuous ventilation.
This is a Factory New system available in adult sizes, suitable for clinical stocking in bulk:
- Sizes: 12FR and 14FR.
- Configurations: Options include the standard Elbow Style, Ballard Turbo Closed Suction, and the Turbo-Cleaning system.
- Packaging: Supplied in cases containing 20 units (20/cs).
How many units are included in one case of the Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System?
Each case of the Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System contains 20 units. This is ideal for facilities with frequent needs for closed suction systems.
What system configurations are available?
The Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is available in multiple specialized configurations optimized for adult care (12FR and 14FR sizes).
Key configuration options include:
- Turbo Closed Suction: Featuring efficient, standard closed suction capability.
- Turbo-Cleaning / T-Piece: Systems designed with an enhanced cleaning function and utilizing a T-Piece connector.
- Elbow Style: Includes an integrated elbow connection for specific circuit requirements.
Depending on the specific variant, lengths may include 21.25 inches or 30.5 cm. All configurations are supplied in bulk, packaged at 20 systems per case (20/cs).
Is this a closed suction system?
Yes, the Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is specifically designed for closed suction procedures.
This crucial feature maintains a continuous connection between the patient’s airway and the ventilator circuit, ensuring superior respiratory care by:
- Minimizing Circuit Disconnection: It eliminates the need to open the circuit for suctioning, helping maintain stable ventilation and oxygenation during the procedure.
- Enhancing Infection Control: By preserving a closed, sterile pathway, it significantly reduces the risk of contamination for both the patient and caregivers.
The system is available in multiple configurations to suit clinical needs, including:
- Sizes: 12FR and 14FR French sizes.
- Styles: Ballard Turbo Closed Suction, Elbow Style, and Ballard Turbo-Cleaning (T-Piece) variations.
- Packaging: Sold exclusively in cases of 20 units (20/cs).
What French sizes are available for adults?
The Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is available in two standard adult French sizes to meet various clinical needs:
- 12 French (12FR) (e.g., offered in the T-Piece configuration)
- 14 French (14FR) (e.g., offered in the Turbo-Cleaning and standard Elbow Style configurations)
All systems, regardless of French size (12FR or 14FR), are supplied in cases containing 20 units.
What adult sizes and styles are available?
The Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is specifically designed for adult patients and is offered in several specialized configurations to meet various clinical needs.
Available Specifications:
- French Sizes (FR): The system is available in two standard adult catheter diameters: 12FR and 14FR.
- System Configurations: You can choose from multiple styles optimized for different procedural requirements:
- Turbo Closed Suction (DSE): A specialized turbo variant (e.g., 14FR).
- Elbow Style: Features an elbow connection for specific tubing paths (e.g., 14FR).
- Turbo-Cleaning T-Piece: Designed for enhanced functionality, available in sizes like 12FR (30.5 cm length).
- Standard Closed Suction: Basic systems available in both 12FR and 14FR.
- Packaging: All configurations are supplied in bulk quantities of 20 units per case (20/cs).
What is the main purpose of the system?
The Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is designed to maintain pulmonary hygiene by safely removing secretions from the airway of mechanically ventilated patients.
Its primary benefit lies in its closed-system design, which allows for intermittent suctioning without disconnecting the patient from the ventilator circuit. This functionality is critical in clinical settings as it helps to:
- Minimize the risk of contamination.
- Preserve Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP).
The system is available in multiple specialized configurations, including Turbo-Cleaning, Elbow Style, and T-Piece, tailored for adult care in sizes such as 12FR and 14FR.
Is this closed suction system designed for adult patients?
Yes, the Airlife Ballard Closed Suction System is specifically designed for adult patient care.
It is intended for use in closed suction procedures, providing an efficient way to remove secretions while maintaining the patient’s ventilation.
Key features supporting adult use include:
- Adult Sizing: Available in common adult sizes, specifically 12 French (FR) and 14 French (FR).
- Configurations: Offered in specialized variants (like the Turbo-Cleaning or Elbow Style) tailored for different clinical requirements in adult settings.