Rubrik: Technik
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Sternberger-Ruetzel E | Holmes A
Improvement of patient adherence in relation to waste regulations / Drug delivery device XStraw · Sternberger-Ruetzel E, Holmes A · Harro Hoefliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH, Allmersbach i. T.
The XStraw® is an oral drug delivery device, developed for easy application of medication for patients with dysphagia such as pediatric and geriatric populations. The application works by the patient opening the secondary packaging, an aluminum pouch with an opening notch. He takes out the filled XStraw with the closed cap and manually removes the cap. The filled straw is placed in a beverage, such as water, (cold) tea, mild, soft beverages, juices without pulp etc., to the patients’ choice. Drug is delivered in to the patient as he drinks as he would use a standard drinking straw. During sucking, ...