Mask the Bitter Taste of Oral Iodinated Contrast More Effectively with Breeza™

6/8/2010

Breeza™, the first flavored beverage designed specifically for masking the taste of oral iodinated contrast in abdominal CT Studies, offers improved taste, convenience and patient satisfaction over other delivery methods resulting in more complete and timely studies.

(Bristol, CT) June 7, 2010 - Beekley Corporation announced the introduction of Breeza™, the first ever flavored beverage designed specifically for masking the taste of oral iodinated contrast used in CT-Scan for abdominal studies. Breeza was developed in response to industry requests for a beverage to deliver oral iodinated contrast that patients would find more palatable, enabling them to drink the entire volume within the allotted time. The end result is a great tasting tropical fruit flavored beverage that significantly masks the taste of iodine packaged in an appealing looking bottle that patients are more receptive to drinking.

According to CT-Scan Technologist Joseph Piadade of Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA, “Breeza has provided a contrast delivery product that almost every patient has tolerated well and not gagged getting down. This provides for a much more complete study and our patients appreciate having something that tastes good. Patients are able to drink according to our instructions and the colon is well contrasted during the scan. We have noticed a marked decrease in intolerance and patients have no problem drinking the required amount for the study being performed.”

Because Breeza is packaged in 16oz under -filled bottles, adding the oral iodinated contrast is simple and easy. Coupled with the fact that Breeza is very effective in masking the taste of the iodinated contrast, most facilities realize a significant time savings from not having to mix powdered drinks, coax patients to drink, employ NG tubes, or need to rescan. A patient information and dosage section on the bottle helps prompt JCHAO compliance.

To find out more or to try a sample case of Breeza, contact Beekley all 1-800-233-5539 or email info@beekley.com

Please note that Breeza is currently not available outside the U.S.

Associated Link: http://www.beekley.com/CTScan/Breeza.asp

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