Tongue Depressors

Description

About Product

Tongue Depressors are simple flat devices typically made of smooth wood or medical grade plastic. Facial restraints stabilize the tongue and help open the mouth and throat for medical personnel to get a complete view. This makes it easier to detect infections, inflammation or other conditions. Tongue depressor – Very commonly used in hospitals, clinics, dental hospitals and even in home care, tongue depressors are used for throat examinations, dental check-ups and minor medical procedures. The simplicity of their design makes them safe, hygienic and easy to use.

Benefits

• Allows unrestricted access to the oral cavity and throat.

• Disposable and sanitary to minimize cross-contamination.

• Soft finish – no discomfort or injury during examination.

• Lightweight and comfortable to handle for fast and regular use.

• Utilized by doctors, dentists and health care providers in their everyday practice.

• Cost-effective and comes in large quantities to be used in medical facilities.

Why Use and How to Use

When used properly, Tongue Depressors are safe, just as easy to use:

1. Diligent hygiene, particularly when washing hands or when wearing gloves.

2. Have the patient place his or her mouth wide open.

3. You will want to gently apply the depressor tongue depression into the tongue. Gently press down firmly enough to hold the tongue (without hurting of course).

4. Check the throat, tonsils and mouth for swelling, redness, white deposits or other abnormalities.

5. The depressor should be thrown away in a special medical waste container after being used.

More Information

• Comes in adult and child-sized options.

• Compostable depressor is biodegradable, eco-friendly and disposable.

• If using disposable plastic, it’s preferable for safety reasons, but some brands of disposable plastic can be reused if the plastic is sterilized properly.

• frequently used in combination with a light source for improved visual markers during inspection work.

• Used in making diagnoses for sore throats, mouth infections and during dental examinations.

• Should always be used very lightly so you don’t invoke the gargle reflex or cause discomfort.

Fapello Recommendation

We recommend Tongue Depressors as an essential medical device for safe and accurate examination of the mouth with teeth and the throat. Owing to their ease, hygiene and efficacy, they are invaluable in the practice of both hospital and home medicine.