ventilator-associated pneumonia. Other postprocedural respiratory disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Adjusting the pressure of the cuff of the endotracheal tube 20 using a special manometer.Brushing all internal and external surfaces of the teeth, gums and tongue for 2 min using a ba
Prevention
Adjusting the pressure of the cuff of the endotracheal tube 20 using a special manometer.Brushing all internal and external surfaces of the teeth, gums and tongue for 2 min using a baby toothbrush an
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Having intubation during study, Age between 18 to 65 years, Admision on ICU less than 12 hours, No further intubation, No extreme trauma of the face and mouth, No current hospitalization in other parts of the hospital, No pregnancy, Not having chronic disease and immune disorder, Patient with natural teeth, Lack of lung disease, Pneumonia and Sepsis according to CPIS tools. Exclusion Criteria: Transferring the patient from ICU or his/her death, Unwillingness to continue the study from the patient's legal guardian, Less than 48 hours under mechanical ventilation, Removing intubation before end of study, Allergic to chlorhexidine
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Timepoint: First, Third, Fifth Day. Method of measurement: CPIS. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oral Health. Timepoint: Daily for 5 days. Method of measurement: BOAS. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactVajihe Atashi
Isfahan University of Medical Science
Outcome results
None listed