VAP prevention â non-antimicrobial methods
VAP prevention â non-antimicrobial methods
VAP prevention â non-antimicrobial methods
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Randomized controlled trial & meta-analysis of oral<br />
decontamination with 2% CHX for the <strong>prevention</strong> of <strong>VAP</strong>.<br />
Tantipong H et al, Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008; 29: 131-6<br />
• CHX 2% applied QDS to teeth whilst intubated<br />
2% CHG<br />
N=102<br />
Control<br />
N=105<br />
P Value<br />
<strong>VAP</strong> incidence 5 12 0.08<br />
<strong>VAP</strong>/1000 vent days 7 21 0.04<br />
Irritation of oral mucosa 9.8% 0.9% 0.001<br />
• Combined results with other similar study<br />
• Relative risk for <strong>VAP</strong> 0.53 (0.31-0.9; p=0.02)<br />
Cheap intervention, 90% tolerance & its widely practiced…
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