Articles: intensive-care-units.
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At present, evidence of the role of oral hygiene in ICU-related pneumonia is rare. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of toothbrush-based oral care in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients with mechanical ventilation in the ICU. ⋯ Tooth brushing combined with chlorhexidine mouthwash can prevent VAP in patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU. There is no advantage of tooth brushing combined with chlorhexidine mouthwash over cotton wipe with chlorhexidine mouthwash for preventing VAP in these patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of sterile ice water versus menthol spray on thirst symptoms of fasted children in the intensive care unit: A prospective cohort study.
Thirst is a very common symptom in fasted children in intensive care unit (ICU). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sterile ice water versus menthol spray in ICU fasted children, to provide insights to the clinical care of fasted children. ⋯ Compared with ice water spray, menthol spray may be more beneficial to relieve the thirst and increase the comfort in ICU fasted children. Future studies with larger sample size and rigorous design are needed to evaluate the effects and safety of ice water and menthol spray in the nursing care of children.