Effectiveness of oral chlorhexidine for the prevention of nosocomial pneumonia and ventilator ‐associated pneumonia in intensive care units: Overview of systematic reviews
ConclusionChlorhexidine has proven to be effective for the prevention of NP among adult populations in cardiothoracic ICU. In ICUs with patients who have varied clinical‐surgical conditions, the effectiveness of chlorhexidine for the prevention of PN and VAP was inconclusive.
Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene - Category: Dentistry Authors: F Rabello, VE Ara újo, SMS Magalhães Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
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