Study on effect of modified oral nursing method for patient with oral endotracheal tube

VernacularTitle:改良式口腔护理方法对经口气管插管患者口腔护理的效果研究
Author: Wen-Juan YANG ¹ ; Zhan-Xiao LIU ; Xue-Cai FU ; Cui-Ping JIA ; Ai-Jun ZHANG
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1. 100049,北京,航天中心医院护理部
Keywords: Oral endotracheal tube; Oral care; Dental plaque
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2010;16(16):1864-1866
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To find a effective and generally applicable oral-nursing method to prevent microorganism infection for patient with oral endotracheal tube. Methods 60 patients with oral endotracheal tube were randomly divided into two groups . Intervention group (n=30) was performed with the modified oral care method :Oral-B toothbrush instead of cotton balls, mouth mirror instead of a tongue depressor , aspirator tube instead of suction tube and swab instead of washing method . Control group (n = 30) was performed with traditional oral care. The dental plaque clearance and the number of oral bacteria and bacteria in sputum were analyzed in the two groups. Results The number of dental plaque and the number of oral bacteria after oralnursing in intervention group were significantly lower than those in control group with traditional oral care (P＜0. 05, P ＜ 0. 05) . Conclusions Modified oral care method is effective in removing the dental plaque, reducing the number of bacteria and preventing infection.