Medline Non-Sterile Tongue Depressors

Medline Disposable Tongue Depressors Features

• For use in oral patient examinations and oral care
• Medline Tongue Depressor is constructed from high-quality wood with rounded ends for patient comfort
• Ideal for spreading ointments and salves
• Firm grip for general cleaning, prepping and mixing

Where to use?

Tongue Depressor is ideal for use in:

• Nursing homes
• General practices
• Hospitals
• Exam rooms
• Schools

Frequently Bought Together

• Sage Toothette Plus Oral Care Swabs
• Dynarex Adult Oral Toothbrush
• Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse Moisturizer

How to use Medline Nonsterile Tongue Depressor?

• Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the tongue depressor to avoid introducing any germs or bacteria into the patient's mouth.
• Instruct the patient to open their mouth wide.
• Hold the tongue depressor with one hand and use the other hand to gently hold down the patient's tongue.
• Insert the tongue depressor into the patient's mouth, with the flat end placed on the patient's tongue.
• Press down gently on the tongue with the tongue depressor to hold it in place and to allow for examination of the mouth and throat.
• Observe the mouth and throat for any abnormalities or signs of infection.
• After the examination is complete, carefully remove the tongue depressor from the patient's mouth.
• Dispose of the tongue depressor in a proper biohazard waste container or discard it as per the protocol of the healthcare facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people use tongue depressors?

A tongue depressor may be inserted over the tongue to facilitate the insertion of an oral airway and prevent downfolding of the tongue, which could impair venous and lymphatic drainage, causing tongue swelling and airway obstruction.

When you should not use a tongue depressor?

Do not use it if the package is open, the handle appears damaged, or the product has been open for 24 hours or more. Precautions: Seek advice from a senior member of staff if the tongue is severely ulcerated. Discard the tongue depressor after each use if the patient has Candida infection (thrush) in the mouth.

How do depressors hold their tongue?

To hold the tongue depressors together, wrap one thin rubber band around two tongue depressors between one of the straw pieces and the end of the tongue depressor.