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Does Oral Care With Chlorhexidine Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Mechanically Ventilated Adults?

Does Oral Care With Chlorhexidine Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Mechanically Ventilated Adults?

Laura Jackson, Melissa Owens

Br J Nurs. 2019 Jun 13;28(11):682-689.

PMID: 31188655

Abstract:

Oral colonisation by pathogens contributes to contracting ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The aim of this review was to determine whether the use of the antiseptic chlorhexidine in the intra-oral cavity reduced its incidence in the critically ill, mechanically ventilated adult. The findings from this review led to the conclusion that chlorhexidine reduced the occurrence of VAP. Although a recommendation to implement the use of intra-oral chlorhexidine for mechanically-ventilated patients within critical care can be made, further exploration into required frequency and method of administration would be beneficial to reduce unnecessary exposure and hinder pathogenic resistance.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP55561-A	Chlorhexidine		55-56-1	Price

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