Respiratory Care
Scrape-n-Suction™ Tongue Cleaner
The Dale Scrape-n-Suction Tongue Cleaner scrapes the tongue with suction to remove bacteria and toxins in the tongue’s biofilm during the oral care routine.
- Effectively removes thick, encrusted biofilm from the tongue.
- Tongue scraping is more effective at eliminating biofilm than tooth brushing alone.
- May help reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and other respiratory infections, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Designed to reach the back of the tongue with ease.
- Compact size with a uniquely curved front end for enhanced maneuverability.
- Fits comfortably in the oral cavity, even when occupied by an endotracheal tube (ET Tube).
- Easily attaches to suction for convenient removal of scraped biofilm.
| Product # | Size | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Large/Adult | 50 /box |
1Kuo, Y. W., Yen, M., Fetzer, S., & Lee, J. D. (2013). Toothbrushing versus toothbrushing plus tongue cleaning in reducing halitosis and tongue coating: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nursing research, 62(6), 422–429. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0b013e3182a53b3a
2Santos, P. S., Mariano, M., Kallas, M. S., & Vilela, M. C. (2013). Impact of tongue biofilm removal on mechanically ventilated patients. Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva, 25(1), 44–48.
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0103-507×2013000100009
3Bordas A, McNab R, Staples AM, Bowman J, Kanapka J, Bosma MP. “Impact of different tongue cleaning methods on the bacterial load of the tongue dorsum.” Archives of Oral Biology. 2008.
4Izumi M, Akifusa S. “Tongue cleaning in the elderly and its role in the respiratory and swallowing functions: Benefits and medical perspectives.” Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 2021 Dec;48(12):1395-1403.
5Takahama, A., Jr, de Sousa, V. I., Tanaka, E. E., Ono, E., Ito, F. A. N., Costa, P. P., Pedriali, M. B. B. P., de Lima, H. G., Fornazieri, M. A., Correia, L. S., Cardoso, L. T. Q., & de Maio Carrilho, C. M. D. (2021). Analysis of oral risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients. Clinical oral investigations, 25(3), 1217–1222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03426-x
1Kuo, Y. W., Yen, M., Fetzer, S., & Lee, J. D. (2013). Toothbrushing versus toothbrushing plus tongue cleaning in reducing halitosis and tongue coating: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nursing research, 62(6), 422–429. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0b013e3182a53b3a
2Santos, P. S., Mariano, M., Kallas, M. S., & Vilela, M. C. (2013). Impact of tongue biofilm removal on mechanically ventilated patients. Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva, 25(1), 44–48.
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0103-507×2013000100009
3Bordas A, McNab R, Staples AM, Bowman J, Kanapka J, Bosma MP. “Impact of different tongue cleaning methods on the bacterial load of the tongue dorsum.” Archives of Oral Biology. 2008.
4Izumi M, Akifusa S. “Tongue cleaning in the elderly and its role in the respiratory and swallowing functions: Benefits and medical perspectives.” Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 2021 Dec;48(12):1395-1403.
5Takahama, A., Jr, de Sousa, V. I., Tanaka, E. E., Ono, E., Ito, F. A. N., Costa, P. P., Pedriali, M. B. B. P., de Lima, H. G., Fornazieri, M. A., Correia, L. S., Cardoso, L. T. Q., & de Maio Carrilho, C. M. D. (2021). Analysis of oral risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients. Clinical oral investigations, 25(3), 1217–1222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03426-x
