Better mouth care for ICU patients on breathing machines
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to improve mouth care for patients on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to reduce infections and keep your mouth healthy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit.
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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