Toothbrushing for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia

Labeau, Sonia; Blot, Stijn

doi:10.1186/cc12511

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“…13 In the literature, national and international studies on the oral health of children admitted to PICUs have commonly focused on the incidence and prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. [14][15][16] Many factors threaten the oral health of patients in PICUs. [2][3][4] Relative to detecting such factors early, raising awareness, taking necessary precautions, preventing complications, and realizing the importance of oral health assessment, this study is expected to provide data that could serve as basis for nurses working in PICUs and researchers who will conduct further oral health studies.…”

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“…Early detection and diagnosis of oral health problems in ICU patients are essential in helping nurses plan appropriate oral care practices 13 . In the literature, national and international studies on the oral health of children admitted to PICUs have commonly focused on the incidence and prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia 14-16 . Many factors threaten the oral health of patients in PICUs 2-4 .…”

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Assessment of the Oral Health Status of Patients Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Units

Bozkurt,

Eşer

2024

Dimens Crit Care Nurs

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Background It is important to detect oral health problems early among patients admitted to pediatric intensive care units to establish the diagnosis and consequently allow nurses to plan appropriate oral care practices. Objectives The study aimed to assess the oral health status of patients admitted to pediatric intensive care units. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2021 in the pediatric intensive care units of 3 hospitals. A total of 88 children were included in the study. An intraoral assessment was performed using a tongue depressor and a flashlight, and data were collected using a patient information form and the Oral Assessment Guide (OAG). Results The mean OAG score was 8.45 ± 2.876 points. A significant difference was found in the OAG score between the patients 60 months or younger and those 61 months or older (P < .05). The OAG score was significantly associated with the use of diuretics (P < .05) and the frequency of oral care (P < .05). A negative relationship was found between the OAG score and the Glasgow Coma Scale score (P < .05). Conclusions The oral health status of the patients worsened as their age increased, and their state of consciousness decreased. Oral care was more frequently applied to the patients who received artificial respiration. The study provides evidence-based data regarding the early detection of the factors threatening oral health and the necessary precautions.

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