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Lead
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
With
Lund University
Patients with neurological dysfunction requiring intubation and ventilation are at risk for developing ventilator acquired pneumonia. Several studies have suggested that oral hygiene plays a role in the subsequent development of pneumonia for patients in the intensive care unit requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
\> or equal 18 years old
Intubated within 24hours of admission to the Neuroscience ICU
Intubation anticipated to continue for approximately 72 hours
You may not be if
Minors
Pregnancy
Acute cervical spinal cord injury
Severe facial trauma
Family not present for consent
Clareo Health | Effects of Oral Care in the Neuroscience ICU
