Oral care practice for the ventilated patients in intensive care units: a pilot survey
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICUs). One factor causing VAP is aspiration of oral colonisation, which may result from poor oral care practice. Oral care using tooth brushing can prevent formulation of dental plaque that can...
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Main Authors: | Swee Leong, Ong, Lam Soh, Kim, Shariff Ghazali, Sazlina, Geok Soh, Kim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/3767/1/FH02-FP-17-10639.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/3767/ |
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