Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Normal Saline (Gauze soaked in normal saline): Total duration of intervention is 5-10 days.
Control Intervention1: 0.12% Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash: Total duration of interventi
Sponsors
Dr. Nikitha Balasubramanian
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients from 4-12 years of age 2) Patients where the duration of admission >/ 4 days 3) Informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians. 4) Patients who have been admitted to the PICU who are undergoing general or surgical treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Subjects with a communicable disease 2) Patients who were admitted 3) Parents who did not give consent. 4) Patients who can maintain their oral hygiene. 5) Patients who acquired pneumonia on admission to the PICU
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To specify the importance of implementing a standardised protocol to maintain oral health in patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care UnitTimepoint: 1: During admission in PICU 2: Immediate application of 0.12% Chlorhexidine gluconate 3: 4 hours after application of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Implementation of oral hygiene protocol will ease the complications that might occur during the admission at PICUTimepoint: 1: At the time of admission in the PICU 2: Immediately after application of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate 3: 4 hours after application of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nikitha Balasubramanian
D.Y. Patil University
Outcome results
None listed