Quantitative oral health assessments in mechanically ventilated patients: A scoping review.

Christine CauseyIkhlas El KarimBronagh BlackwoodDaniel F McAuleyFionnuala T Lundy

Published in: Nursing in critical care (2022)

It is essential that a good understanding of oral health at the time of initial ventilation is gained so that patients receive more targeted oral hygiene intervention in ICU, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes.

Keyphrases

oral health
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
intensive care unit
randomized controlled trial
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
mechanical ventilation