Comparison of wiping and rinsing techniques after oral care procedures in critically ill patients during endotracheal intubation and after extubation: A prospective cross-over trial

• Published in: Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 80
• Main Authors: Muramatsu, Keita, Matsuo, Koichiro, Kawai, Yusuke, Yamamoto, Tsukasa, Hara, Yoshitaka, Shimomura, Yasuyo, Yamashita, Chizuru, Nishida, Osamu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan 01.01.2019
• Subjects: critical care; oral care; oral contaminants; oral bacteria; ventilator-associated pneumonia

Endotracheal intubation of critically ill patients increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia, which can be reduced by regular oral care. However, the rinsing of the residual oral contaminants after mechanical cleaning carries the risk of aspirating the residue during the intubation period. Removing...