All patients admitted in ICU (except patients under 15 years old)
Conditions
Interventions
Gruoup A: Use of oral humectant after oral brushing and rinse with water three times a day. The deta were collected during the period of intubation.
Group B: Use of oral humectant after oral brushi
Sponsors
Department of Nursing, Kumamoto University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who needed intubation over 3 days in ICU.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who are under 15 years old or drawing near death.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Onset ratio of VAP and oral environment changes (moisture, odor.fur and bacterial numbers) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactSakiko Kataoka
Kumamoto University Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Outcome results
None listed