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VAP prevention – non-antimicrobial methods

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Draft High Impact Intervention No 5 – 2010<br />

(Care bundle to reduce ventilation-associated pneumonia)<br />

3. Oral Hygiene<br />

• The mouth is cleaned with chlorhexidine<br />

gluconate (≥1-2% gel or liquid) 6 hourly<br />

• Teeth are brushed 12 hourly with standard<br />

toothpaste

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