Comparing three mouth care methods for intensive care patients
Treatments studied
This study tests three different mouth care routines to see which one reduces bacteria in the mouth most effectively. It aims to find a simple way to prevent infections in patients who are very ill in the hospital intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- You are currently a patient in the medical intensive care unit.
- You are being treated for pneumonia, COPD flare-up, pulmonary embolism, or heart failure.
- Doctors expect you to live for at least another 72 hours.
- You or a family member can give permission for the study.
- You are not allergic to chlorhexidine or hexetidine (common mouthwash ingredients).
- You do not have mouth sores or injuries at the start of the study.
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