Oropharyngeal Irrigation to Prevent Ventilator-Associated-Pneumonia: Comparing Potassium Permangenate with Chlorhexidine

Conclusions: The use of common mouthwashes, especially chlorhexidine solution, for washing oropharynx of ICU patients, can decrease pneumonia incidence, especially in patients under ventilation. Thus, washing and sterilizing mouth of patients with mouthwashes is recommended due to the high risk of hospital ‑acquired pneumonia in these patients.Keywords: Chlorhexidine, pneumonia ventilator associated, potassium permanganate
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research