Nursing care plan to prevent mouth sores from breathing tubes
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a special set of nursing care steps (a care bundle) to prevent sores and injuries on the inside of the mouth caused by breathing tubes in intensive care patients. It may help reduce pain and complications for people who need a breathing machine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be an adult (18 years or older) staying in an intensive care unit.
- You must be on a breathing machine with a tube going through your mouth or nose.
- You must not have a history of cancer.
- You must not have any existing mouth disease or condition.
- Your legal representative (like a family member) must agree to allow you to participate.
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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