Effects of Oral Care in the Neuroscience ICU
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Pneumonia, Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 11/18/2012 |
| Start Date: | May 2007 |
| Contact: | Virginia C Prendergast, MSN, NP-C |
| Email: | virginia.prendergast@chw.edu |
| Phone: | 602-406-3000 |
Comprehensive Oral Care for the Intubated Neuroscience ICU Patient: A Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy Between 2 Protocols
The purpose of this study is to compare how effective different ways of mouth cleaning are
for patients in a neuroscience intensive care unit with a breathing tube in their mouth.
Patients with neurological dysfunction requiring intubation and ventilation are at risk for
developing ventilator acquired pneumonia. Several studies have suggested that oral hygiene
plays a role in the subsequent development of pneumonia for patients in the intensive care
unit requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- > or equal 18 years old
- Intubated within 24hours of admission to the Neuroscience ICU
- Intubation anticipated to continue for approximately 72 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
- Minors
- Pregnancy
- Acute cervical spinal cord injury
- Severe facial trauma
- Family not present for consent
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