BALLARD* Mini-BAL Sampling Catheter for Lower Respiratory Tract

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Designed for targeted sampling from either the right or left lung with its directional tip.
Enables maintenance of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) with the included ventilator adapter for stable patient ventilation.
Incorporates a soft, cushioned, radiopaque tip to ensure safe and precise sampling from the lower respiratory tract.
Facilitates a non-bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedure, aiding in the precise targeting or de-escalation of antibiotic therapy in approximately 60.7% of patients initially treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Offers an alternative to bronchoscopic sampling methods like the protected specimen brush technique, enhancing patient safety and comfort.