E-Z-EM worked in cooperation with clinicians and scientists at leading university hospitals to develop Varibar - the first complete line of diagnostic contrast agents designed exclusively for modified barium swallow (MBS) studies. Varibar agents eliminate several sources of uncertainty in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia and offer the added convenience and procedural simplicity that E-Z-EM is widely recognized for in the medical community.
Unlike Varibar, other agents need to be mixed with various food and beverage items to achieve desired consistencies.
Unlike other contrast agents, much like the kind used in this esophagram, Varibar products do not leave a significant residue behind post-swallow.
Varibar products provide:
Standardized viscosities
Minimal coating
Uniform opacity
Pleasant taste & texture
Time-efficient solutions
As a result of the Varibar products, both immediate and long-term outcomes of current dysphagia practice may be assessed with increased standardization and confidence by clinicians. The targeted viscosity values achieved with Varibar products will permit clinicians to relatively efficiently match diagnostic and treatment methods – a critical step toward evidence-based practice patterns.
