Mouth check tool for ICU patients with breathing tubes
This study develops a new tool to check the health of the mouth in patients who have a breathing tube in their throat while in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to help nurses better assess and care for the mouth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in an adult ICU for medical, surgical, or burn care.
- You have a breathing tube placed through your mouth into your windpipe.
- You are covered by a health insurance plan.
- You or your family have given permission to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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