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Review Meta Analysis
[Effectiveness of oral care in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials].
To determine the effectiveness of oral care in preventing pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation (VAP). ⋯ The use of chlorhexidine in oral care is a protective factor against VAP. Tooth brushing did not prevent VAP. More RCTs using this intervention are needed to confirm these results.