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Role of Oral Care in Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia Among COPD Patients

Sponsor: Assiut University

Summary

Poor dental hygiene has been linked to respiratory pathogen colonization in ICU patients. Therefore, respiratory pathogens tend to colonize dental plaque and oral mucosa in these populations. Therefore, strategies to eliminate respiratory pathogens from the oral cavity may improve oral hygiene and decrease the development of nosocomial pneumonia.

Official title: Routine Oral Care Versus Chlorhexidine Oral Care on Incidence of Nosocomial Pneumonia and Oral Health Among Critically Ill Non-intubated Patients With COPD

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