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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Autores principales: Marino, Paola J, Hannigan, Ailish, Haywood, Sean, Cole, Jade M, Palmer, Nicki, Emanuel, Charlotte, Kinsella, Tracey, Lewis, Michael A O, Wise, Matt P, Williams, David W
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2016
Materias:
Critical Care
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

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