scholarly journals The Effect of Oral Care and Chlorhexidine on the Rate of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Mohammed Fathudeen Zakri ◽  
Salah Hussain Shammakhi ◽  
Ghadeer Hassan Ghadeer Hassan Ajlan ◽  
Majed Yahia Sabei ◽  
Mohammed Abdulrahman Zurbotan
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Cost ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated Patients ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
Ventilated Patients ◽  
Selection Of

OBJECTIVE: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is considered major pneumonia, which develops in the intensive care unit patients following mechanical ventilation for about two days. This study reviews oral care and chlorhexidine effect on ventilator associated pneumonia occurrence. METHODS: A critical review approach was adopted where publications from 2007 to 2017 were considered. These publications were gathered from electronic searches through the different databases, for instance, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library. This protocol was used for the selection of the studies and their analysis. RESULTS: The review showed that 0.12% Chlorhexidine use assists in reducing bacterial growth. It also suggests that the use of affirmative outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients, including improved patient outcomes, decreased in the duration of the patients’ hospital stays, and reduced health care cost.

Does oral care with chlorhexidine reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in mechanically ventilated adults?

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 682-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Jackson ◽  
Melissa Owens
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated Patients ◽  
Ventilated Patients

Oral colonisation by pathogens contributes to contracting ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The aim of this review was to determine whether the use of the antiseptic chlorhexidine in the intra-oral cavity reduced its incidence in the critically ill, mechanically ventilated adult. The findings from this review led to the conclusion that chlorhexidine reduced the occurrence of VAP. Although a recommendation to implement the use of intra-oral chlorhexidine for mechanically-ventilated patients within critical care can be made, further exploration into required frequency and method of administration would be beneficial to reduce unnecessary exposure and hinder pathogenic resistance.

CUIDADOS BUCAIS EM PACIENTES VENTILADOS MECANICAMENTE: CONHECIMENTO DE ENFERMEIROS DE UM HOSPITAL ESCOLA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gérsica Sampaio Silva ◽  
Fernanda Alves Ferreira Gonçalves ◽  
Bárbara Ribeiro Miquelin Bueno ◽  
Georlucya Kátia Da Silva Ferreira ◽  
Ludmila Pinheiro Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated Patients ◽  
Complicating Factors ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Ventilated Patients

Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento acerca dos cuidados bucais realizados por enfermeiros a pacientes ventilados mecanicamente. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital escola de Goiânia/Goiás. A coleta de dados deu-se por meio de questionário estruturado. Resultados: Os enfermeiros conhecem as medidas recomendadas sobre higiene bucal. Os fatores dificultadores encontrados foram a falta de pessoal (21,7%), falta de tempo (16,7%) e trabalhos burocráticos (15%). Contudo ainda existem lacunas no que se refere a produtos e materiais utilizados na higiene bucal. Conclusão: As Lacunas e os fatores dificultadores sinalizados nesse estudo merecem reflexão, como forma de avaliar a qualidade do cuidado oferecido.Descritores: Biofilme; Higiene Bucal; Cuidados de enfermagem.ORAL CARE IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS: KNOWLEDGE OF NURSES FROM A SCHOOL HOSPITALObjective: To evaluate the knowledge about oral care performed by nurses in mechanically ventilated patients. Methods: a cross-sectional study, conducted in a teaching hospital of Goiania/Goias. The data collection was performed by means of a structured questionnaire. Results: The nurses know the measures recommended on oral hygiene. The complicating factors found were the lack of personnel (21.7%), lack of time (16.7%) and work on tape (15%). However there are still gaps in relation to products and materials used in oral hygiene. Conclusion: The gaps and the factors complicating factors indicated in this study deserve consideration, as a means of evaluating the quality of care offered.Keywords: Biofilm; Oral hygiene; Nursing care.CUIDADO ORAL EN PACIENTES CON VENTILACIÓN MECÁNICA: EL CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS ENFERMERAS DEL HOSPITAL ESCUELAObjetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento sobre el cuidado bucal realizadas por enfermeras en pacientes ventilados mecánicamente. Métodos: Estudio transversal, realizado en un hospital de Goiania y Goias. La recolección de datos se realizó por medio de un cuestionario estructurado. Resultados: Las enfermeras saben las medidas recomendadas en la higiene bucal. Los factores encontrados fueron la falta de personal (21,7%), la falta de tiempo (16,7%) y trabajar en la cinta (15%). Sin embargo todavía hay lagunas en relación con los productos y los materiales utilizados en la higiene bucal. Conclusión: Las brechas y los factores factores indicados en este estudio merecen consideración, como medio de evaluar la calidad de la atención ofrecida.Palabras clave: Biofilme; Higiene Bucal; Atención de Enfermería.

Probiotics for Disease Prevention: A Focus on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 1425-1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L Bailey ◽  
Siu Yan Yeung
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated Patients ◽  
Patient Disposition ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Colonization Rates ◽  
Ventilated Patients

Objective: To summarize published data regarding the safety and efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Data Sources: PubMed databases (January 2000-August 2011) were searched and a bibliographic review of published articles was performed to identify original reports of probiotic administration for the prevention of VAP using the search terms probiotics, synbiotics, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Study Selection and Data Extraction: Two pilot studies, 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and 1 meta-analysis have addressed probiotic use for VAP prevention and were included in the review. Data Synthesis: VAP frequently occurs in mechanically ventilated patients. Given the lack of new antimicrobial agents, probiotics have been studied for their ability to modify human microflora colonization. Two studies examining pathogen colonization rates favored probiotics, with reduced incidence and increased duration until the emergence of new species. One prospective RCT found significant reduction in the incidence of VAP and colonization rates, but no significant difference in patient disposition outcomes. Another RCT examining 28-day mortality found no overall benefit with probiotic use and no reduction in colonization rates. Conclusions: Clinical trials have failed to demonstrate a consistent beneficial effect of probiotics in mechanically ventilated patients; thus, they are not recommended for routine clinical use. However, heterogeneity among study designs may hinder this assessment and the designs should be unified in future research.

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