#1011137590 | Mfg #143 | IV Therapy
Sampling Catheter BALLARD* Mini-BAL Lower Respiratory Tract
CATHETER, RESP SAMPLING MINI-BALL 13FR (5/CS)
Directional tip allows right or left lung sampling
Product Specifications
Description
Maintains PEEP when used with supplied ventilator adapter
Features a soft, cushioned radiopaque tip for safe sampling from the lower lung
The non bronchoscopic BAL procedure has been shown to help target or de-escalate antibiotic therapy in an estimated 60.7% of patients receiving initial broad spectrum therapy
Bronchoscopic sampling utilizing a protected specimen brush and non bronchoalveolar lavage shows good overall agreement among quantitative cultures
Convenient AVANOS* Mini-BAL Catheter Prep Pack includes all accessories needed to quickly perform non bronchoscopic BAL at the bedside