Role of oral care to prevent VAP in mechanically ventilated Intensive Care Unit patients

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in Intensive Care Unit. One major factor causing VAP is the aspiration of oral colonization because of poor oral care practices. We feel the role of simple measure like oral care is neglected, despite the ample evidence of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Gupta, A, Singh, TK, Saxsena, A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4760051/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26955317
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1658-354X.169484
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Sumario:Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in Intensive Care Unit. One major factor causing VAP is the aspiration of oral colonization because of poor oral care practices. We feel the role of simple measure like oral care is neglected, despite the ample evidence of it being instrumental in preventing VAP.

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