Mouth care to prevent pneumonia in ICU COPD patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special mouth-care routine can help prevent pneumonia (a serious lung infection) in people with COPD who are in the ICU and need breathing support. If you are in the ICU with a COPD flare-up and are using a noninvasive breathing mask or high-flow oxygen, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD (a long-term lung disease).
- You are in the ICU because your COPD suddenly got worse (an acute flare-up).
- You need help breathing through a mask (noninvasive ventilation) or high-flow oxygen through nasal tubes.
- You do not have severe, end-stage organ failure such as heart, liver, or kidney failure.
- You agree to take part in 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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