Mouth rinse before breathing tube to prevent pneumonia
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether cleaning the mouth with a special rinse before putting in a breathing tube can lower the chance of getting pneumonia after surgery. It may help older patients having long surgeries under general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery that requires a breathing tube and general anesthesia.
- Your surgery is expected to last at least 2 hours.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 7 days and will not need them right after surgery.
- You are not allergic to chlorhexidine (the mouth rinse ingredient).
- You have not had pneumonia or a chest infection in the last 7 days.
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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