Provale Cup - Small Swallow Aid
The Provale Cup is a Limited Flow Cup for the delivery of thin liquids. Simply by tipping the Provale Cup in a normal drinking motion, the cup delivers Small Sips (5cc, one teaspoon, or 10cc two teaspoons depending on Cup model). By returning the Cup to its upright position, the chamber is refilled and ready to deliver another Small Swallow. This repetitive, normal drinking motion encourages normal drinking habits and may allow for more patient independence.
Provale Cups The Provale Cup comes in two sizes, 5cc and 10cc, as follows:
- 5cc with Translucent Outer Cup 5cc with Solid (Blue) Outer Cup
- 10cc with Translucent Outer Cup
Features and Benefits
Designed with Safety in mind
- The Cups are color coded for safety to help insure correct fluid delivery – 5cc or 10cc.
- The Cups have a patented "anti suck" design to help prevent potential over delivery.
- The Cups have accurate delivery (5cc or 10cc) within specification.
- The Cup handles snap in place for security and are not to be detached after assembled.
- The handles are designed with a large surface area for easy patient grip.
- The Cup has a broad round base, not easy to tip over.
Ease of Handling
- The Cup assembly consists of three pieces that snap together and can only be assembled one way.
- Cups can be disassembled and washed, like other food service items, in an industrial washer
- (no valves, nipples, etc. that needs special hand washing).
Clinical Benefit
Delivers a fixed amount of fluid which could potentially improve:
- Patient compliance regarding Small Swallows of fluid.
- Improved overall patient hydration.
- Patient independence and safety by delivering a fixed amount of fluid and anti suck feature.
- Relearning to drink utilizing a normal drinking motion.
- Good nose clearance and an angled channel which allows proper chin position.