The standardization of oral care procedure without water flush using aspiration-brushing wipe kit for endotracheal intubated patients

based on the analysis of oral care by rinsing with water

Abstract

In recent years, it has been well known that oral care during the perioperative period is effective in controlling postoperative infections, and many hospitals introduce oral care to decrease postoperative infections. However, procedures of oral care for intubated patients differ depending on the background of each institution and the disparity in each nurse technique. We aim to verify the amount of water recovered in oral care by rinsing with water to standardize the oral care system for endotracheal intubated patients in ICU. As a result, we introduce aspiration-brushing wipe kit. In addition, dental care worker intervention and cooperation are important not only in oral care for intubated patients but also in the construction of general oral care systems.