We are “Bridging the Gap” in Hospice Home Palliative Care where over 90% of hospice takes place.

The RespRelief Pump is an innovative portable manual oral suction pump field kit that is a Patent Pending, FDA Registered Class 1 Medical Device, designed as a portable oral secretion removal device. The device was originally developed by a hospice field nurse for hospice field nurses.

Abstract Bio Ethical Issues in Hospice Home Palliative Care of an EOL Medical Drowning Crisis

The RespRelief Pump is exclusive to PalliativePros for the Hospice and Palliative Care healthcare markets.

This product fulfills the need in the hospice home care setting for an immediate, on-hand, fundamental oral secretion removal medical device as an end of life (EOL) flash Pulmonary Edema (PE) or drowning crisis occurs. The RespRelief Pump is ideal for use as a direct from the field nurse’s basic car stock tool. Using it in this manner helps avoid a costly, time-consuming Priority 1 medical equipment delivery service when patients cannot wait.

The RespRelief Pump is a same patient use, pre-packaged field kit that is compact and lightweight (it weighs just under 1 pound).  Its “Snap” assembly provides every patient in the home setting with total access to an oral secretion removal suction device when the need occurs. Improved continuity in palliative home care of a drowning crisis is achieved when patients can’t wait.  It is invaluable in a power outage.

In Hospice, Medicare advises to have the Physician or the Admissions Nurse write the order for the portable RespRelief Pump into the Patient’s Plan of Care (POC) at the crucial time upon Admissions. Through the Standing Orders, the RespRelief Pump is immediately accessible as needed (PRN) with Medicare coverage. It is just a fraction of the cost compared to the DME Priority 1 delivery service of a suction machine.  Cost savings will be instantly recognized on the bottom line.

The RespRelief Pump’s many benefits include…

  • Medicare Coverage
  • Reduced ER, Hospital Readmissions, and On-Call Time.
  • Bio-hazard Compliant
  • 100% Disposable
  • Increased Referrals

Reduced ER and hospital readmissions can be expected, as families often panic during EOL drowning crisis.  On-hand access of the RespRelief Pump provides an oral suction intervention that fulfills total continuity in hospice home care.

Reduced on-call time can be expected, as the RespRelief Pump requires minimal training, and family members can be taught quickly how to utilize this tool.

The RespRelief Pump is bio-hazard compliant and 100% disposable as it is pre–packaged in a reusable zip bag with a bio-hazard compliant label.  When the device is no longer needed and ready for disposal, its entire contents (pump, tubings and connectors) are all to be placed back into the zip bag, zipper-locked closed, and disposed of according to each organization’s bio-hazard compliant protocol.

Increased referrals can be expected as hospices compete for patient referrals as  word-of-mouth is the best form of advertisement. Doctors, nurses, friends, and families recognize a hospice that demonstrates an innovative approach using up-to-date, cost-effective palliative care. Recognition of improved continuity in home palliative care will resonate throughout the community as a hospice that provides a memorable hospice experience.