Comparison of wiping and rinsing techniques after oral care procedures in critically ill patients during endotracheal intubation and after extubation: A prospective cross-over trial.
Keita MuramatsuKoichiro MatsuoYusuke KawaiTsukasa YamamotoYoshitaka HaraYasuyo ShimomuraChizuru YamashitaOsamu NishidaPublished in: Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS (2018)
The findings suggest that the oral bacterial amount is elevated during endotracheal intubation, which could increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia. The significant reduction in the bacterial count by wiping indicates that it might be a suitable alternative to rinsing for mechanically ventilated patients.
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