In adult ICU patients on mechanical ventilation, how does routine toothbrushing compare to non-toothbrushing oral care in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia within one week?
Abstract
Routine toothbrushing, particularly when combined with chlorhexidine, seems to lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia compared to non-toothbrushing oral care, though evidence can vary between studies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026