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BIP Endotracheal Tube
- Endotracheal tube with Bactiguard’s infection prevention technology
- Reduces the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)1
- Beveled tip, Murphy Eye and high volume-low pressure cuff
- Swedish patented technology
More than 50% risk reduction of VAP with the Bactiguard Technology
A Belgian study published (2022) in the renowned journal Annals of Intensive Care, shows that the risk of VAP in intensive care patients is reduced by 53% when using Bactiguard’s endotracheal tubes with subglottic secretion drainage (BIP ETT Evac).1
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
Even a short treatment with endotracheal tubes can make the patient develop VAP, a very serious respiratory tract infection that can affect intubated patients. VAP is the second most common healthcare associated infection in the ICU,2-4 and microbial adhesion on the tube resulting in biofilm formation is a contributing factor to infection.
Reduces microbial adhesion on the tube
The Bactiguard technology is based on a very thin noble metal alloy coating, firmly attached to the catheter surface. When in contact with fluids, the noble metals create a galvanic effect which reduces microbial adhesion. This means that less bacteria adhere to the catheter surface, which reduces the risk of biofilm formation leading to infection.
Safe to use
Bactiguard’s ultra-thin coating contains only very small amounts of noble metals, all well below established safety limits. Unlike traditional coatings that rely on releasing bacteria-killing substances such as high concentrations of silver ions, chlorhexidine, or antibiotics, Bactiguard’s coating is firmly attached and does not release any toxic or pharmacological quantities.
The technology is well proven; over 100,000 patients have been included in clinical trials and more than 245 million Bactiguard coated products used in patient without a single adverse event reported related to the coating.
Product details
The BIP ETT is used to secure an open airway during anesthesia or when intubation is necessary as part of standard medical care. It is inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea and connected to a ventilator.
Bactiguard’s endotracheal tube is available with or without subglottic secretion drainage; BIP ETT Evac and BIP ETT. The beveled tip, Murphy Eye and high volume-low pressure cuff are designed to minimize the risk of damages to the patients’ trachea and ensure safe usage.
BIP ETT is made of phthalate-free PVC and coated with the Bactiguard coating on both the inside and outside of the tube. It is approved for use for up to 30 days.
References:
1. Damas, P., Legrain, C., Lambermont, B. et al. Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia by noble metal coating of endotracheal tubes: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind study. Ann. Intensive Care 12,1 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-021-00961-y
2. Craven DE et al. Infect. 1996;11(1):32-53.
3. Rello J et al. Chest. 2002;122(6):2115-2121.
4. Kollef MH et al. Chest. 2005; 128 (6):3854-3862.