Oral care practice for the ventilated patients in intensive care units: a pilot survey
Abstract Introduction: 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...
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| Language: | English |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/2222/1/FH02-FP-17-10639.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/2222/ |
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