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Randomized Control Trial on Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Mouth Care in Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

Dr. Suresh K. Sharma Professor, College of Nursing, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab Abstract : Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is common problem among mechanically ventilated patients. However improvements in oral hygiene in these patients may prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. The goal of this study was to determine the efficacy of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate mouth care to prevent the VAP among mechanically patients admitted in ICUs.