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The Efficacy of Adjuvant Oral Care in Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Comprehensive Oral Care, Traditional Oral Care, and 3 other interventions for Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) at Services Hospital, Lahore, aims to reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) incidence and mortality rates while shortening ICU stays in mechanically ventilated patients by adding adjuvant oral care to traditional practices. Study Objectives: Focus: ICU patients on mechanical ventilation. Question: Does adjuvant oral care reduce VAP rates and ICU stays? Methodology: Sample: Minimum 100 eligible subjects via convenient sampling. Randomization: Computer software for unbiased group allocation. Interventions: Intervention group gets Chlorhexidine mouthwash, toothbrushing, and oral gel; control group gets 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Measures: Evaluate VAP using Modified Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (MCPIS) and compare demographic data. Statistical Analysis: SPSS v22 to analyze data. Expected Impact: Potential to reduce VAP and improve ICU patient outcomes. Cost-effective treatment with adjuvant oral care. Shorter ICU stays, relieving VAP burden. Enhanced patient care, reduced mortality, and resource strain. Aligns with reducing VAP incidence and improving ICU patient care.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention mentioned in this study involves a combination of oral care strategies for patients in the intervention group. These strategies include: Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: Patients in the intervention group will receive Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Chlorhexidine is known for its effectiveness in maintaining oral hygiene. Toothbrushing: In addition to Chlorhexidine mouthwash, patients in the intervention group will undergo toothbrushing. This involves cleaning the teeth and surrounding oral tissues to ensure thorough oral hygiene. Moisturizing Gel Application: The intervention group will also receive the application of moisturizing gel on the interior and exterior surfaces of the oral cavity. This helps in maintaining the moisture content of the oral tissues. These interventions aim to enhance oral care beyond traditional methods, potentially reducing the risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and improving overall patient outcomes in the intensive care unit (ICU).
In the control arm, patients receive the intervention known as "Traditional Oral Care." This involves the use cotton swab dipped in 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral hygiene.
Toothbrushing: In addition to Chlorhexidine mouthwash, patients in the intervention group will undergo toothbrushing. This involves cleaning the teeth and surrounding oral tissues to ensure thorough oral hygiene.
Moisturizing Gel Application: The intervention group will also receive the application of moisturizing gel on the interior and exterior surfaces of the oral cavity. This helps in maintaining the moisture content of the oral tissues.
This involves the use cotton swab dipped in 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral hygiene