The aim of this systematic review was to determine the effect of chlorhexidine at different
concentration and frequency on ventilator-associated pneumonia and microbial colonization …

This overview was conducted to highlight the importance of adequate oral hygiene for
patients severely affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to infection with …

Objectives To investigate the impact of oral care on thirst perception and dry mouth
assessments. Research design Single-centre observational study. Setting Intensive care …

Intubated patients need specific oral care due to the use of endotracheal tubes. An oral
nursing care guideline needs to be implemented to guide nurses in oral care in intubated …

Background Thirst is a prevalent and intense symptom among patients in intensive care
units. Occurrence of thirst in the intensive care unit cannot be avoided because of the nature …

Background: Inadequate oral care in ICU patients can lead to lethal complications such as
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Objectives: The purpose of this study was to …

Stratified epithelium cells beyond from lips to oropharynx of intensive care patients can be
damaged easily because of inadequate perfusion, and insufficient fluid and food intake, and …

Objective: The study's goal has been to assess the completion of the bed-bath procedure
and the main care provided by the nursing team before, during and after it. Methods: It is a …

Objetivo: avaliar o processo de realização do banho no leito e os cuidados realizados pela
equipe de enfermagem antes, durante e após o banho no leito. Métodos: estudo transversal …

Objective: Oral care is one of the basic aspects of nursing work, which is important in
patient's comfort, his health and decreasing the risk of developing pneumonia. However this …