Ventilator-associated pneumonia. ventilator-associated pneumonia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Before using mouthwash, the pneumonia is assessed using the Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS). To apply the mouthwash in the experimental and control groups, the researcher wil
Sponsors
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18-65 years Having a tracheal tube Up to 12 hours to elapse after ICU admission Not affected by immune system disorders or lung diseases, including pneumonia, asthma, and allergic rhinitis Having natural teeth Not simultaneously participating in other interventional studies
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with tracheostomy tube A history of taking antibiotics during the last two weeks A history of allergy to chlorhexidine and herbal mouthwashes Reintubation Severe maxillofacial trauma Pregnant and lactating patients A history of malignancy and cancer A history of head and neck radiotherapy A history of oral mucositis and periodontal diseases Patients with sepsis and COVID-19 in admission Patients with COVID-19 in admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score. According to the CPIS, a score of 6 or higher indicates mechanical ventilator-associated pneumonia. Timepoint: The assessor will check and record the Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score of all patients on first, third and fifth days. Method of measurement: Pulmonary of Infection Survey Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Seyed Afshin Shorofi
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed