Description
Yankauers are used to suction saliva, mucus, food, and other muck out of your mouth. They are similar in function to what your dentist uses. The most common type is made of rigid plastic. These work fine but are uncomfortable when used to clear stuff out of the back of the mouth.
We were introduced to a version that was made of less rigid plastic and has a soft tip. Steve likes this one much better. Sheila likes the protective cover on this model. Occasionally, he needs to remind his caregivers to pull the cover back. This leads to a fun situation where he asks for mouth suction but refuses to open his mouth until the cover is pulled back.
These yankauers have been hard to find. Sometimes we find them on Amazon. Lately, we had to search various DME suppliers for them. Our normal DME supplier does not carry them, so we pay for them out of our own pocket.
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Sage Covered Yankauer with Suction Handle
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We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
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