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Comparison of foam swabs and toothbrushes as oral hygiene interventions in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomised split mouth study
INTRODUCTION: During critical illness, dental plaque may serve as a reservoir of respiratory pathogens. This study compared the effectiveness of toothbrushing with a small-headed toothbrush or a foam-headed swab in mechanically ventilated patients. METHODS: This was a randomised, assessor-blinded, s...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5073587/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27843549 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2016-000150 |