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The effect of a comprehensive oral care protocol on patients at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia
Schleder B, Stott K, Lloyd RC
Journal of Advocate Health Care, Spr/Sum 2002;4(1):27-30.
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Effect of oral decontamination with chlorhexidine on the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia: a meta-analysis
Pineda LA, Saliba RG, Solh AA
Critical Care. 20 Feb 2006;10(1):R35.
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Epidemiology and outcomes of health-care-associated pneumonia:
results from a large US database of culture-positive pneumonia
Kollef MH, Shorr A, Tabak YP, Gupta V, Liu LZ, Johannes RS
Chest. Dec 2005;128(6):3854-3862.
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A review of the possible role of oral and dental colonization on the occurrence of health care-associated pneumonia: underappreciated risk and a call for interventions.
Garcia R
American Journal of Infection Control. Nov 2005;33(9):527-41.
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Improving oral care in patients receiving mechanical ventilation
Cutler CJ
American Journal of Critical Care. Sep 2005;14(5):389-94.
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Frequency of oral care and positioning of patients in critical care: a replication study
Hanneman SK, Gusick GM
American Journal of Critical Care. Sep 2005;14(5):378-86.
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Colonization of dental plaques: a reservoir of respiratory pathogens for hospital-acquired pneumonia in institutionalized elders
El-Solh AA, Pietrantoni C, Bhat A, Okada M, Zambon J, Aquilina A, Berbary E
Chest. Nov 2004;126:1575-1582.
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Oral care interventions in critical care: frequency and documentation
Grap MJ, Munro CL, Ashtiani B, Bryant S
American Journal of Critical Care. Mar 2003;12(2):113-8; discussion 119.
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Bacterial growth in secretions and on suctioning equipment of orally intubated patients: a pilot study
Sole ML, Poalillo FE, Byers JF, Ludy JE
American Journal of Critical Care. Mar 2002;11(2):141-9.
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Comparative microbial analysis of oral antiseptics
Nisengard R, DDS, PhD, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Periodontics and Microbiology, Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo.
Study Objective: To evaluate the in vitro antiseptic properties of Sage Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Cepacol mouthwash/gargle and Biotene mouthwash
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Clinical evaluation of the effect of a hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse, Toothette Plus® Swab containing sodium bicarbonate, and a water-based mouth moisturizer on oral health in medically compromised patients
Carl W, Daly C, Andreana S, Ciancio S, Cohen RE, Nisengard RJ
Periodontal Insights. Mar 1999.
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| Articles |
The Power of One - Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics
Vollman K
CAHQ Journal. 4th Quarter, 2007;31(4):15-19,43-49.
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New! Targeting Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
The Source. Mar 2007;59-61.
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Hospital tackles VAP: oral care is an important part of the puzzle
Crawford J
Advance for Managers of Respiratory Care. Mar 2006;15(2):12.
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Best-practice interventions: How can you prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Pruitt B, Jacobs M
Nursing 2006. Feb 2006;36(2):36-41;quiz 41-2.
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Zap VAP with a back-to-basics approach
Simmons-Trau D
Nursing 2006 Critical Care. Jan 2006;1(1):28-36.
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Preventing aspiration pneumonia in at-risk residents
Logsdon BK
Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management, Aug 2005.
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Dentistry in the ICU? Plaque removal from patients' teeth decreases ventilator-associated pneumonia risk
Miller S
Advance for Respiratory Care Practitioners. Nov 2004;17(25):24.
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Breathing Easy
Geyer S
Materials Management in Healthcare. Jul 2004.
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Oral care products used to prevent VAP
Phillips K
RN.com. Jul 2004.
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Reducing VAP with 6 Sigma
Simmons-Trau D, Cenek P, Counterman J, Hockenbury D, Litwiller L
Nursing Management. Jun 2004;35(6):41-5.
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Survey says pneumonia risk not being addressed by ICUs
Healthcare Purchasing News Online. 11 Jun 2004.
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Reducing the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia
Brooks T
Infection Control Today. May 2004.
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Treasured chests: reducing VAP in the ICU
Carter CL
Alliance Magazine. Apr 2004:14-16.
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New oral care routine eliminates VAP at Florida hospital
Harris C (Ed.)
ICP Report. Jan 2004;9(1)14-16. .
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Aspiration pneumonitis and aspiration pneumonia
Marik PE
New England Journal of Medicine. 1 Mar 2001;344(9):665-71.
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What the experts say about the impact of VAP and the role of improved oral care
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1997-2003.
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What the experts say about colonization of dental plaque and the importance of brushing for hospitalized patients
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1999-2003.
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