Kearns, R.J., Brewer, A. and Booth, M. (2010) The introduction of an oral surgical service in an intensive care unit serving a deprived inner city population. Journal of Intensive Care Society, 11(4), pp. 237-239. (doi: 10.1177/175114371001100405)
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Abstract
Poor oral hygiene is associated with the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).1 VAP is the most common nosocomial infection seen in intensive care patients and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and costs.1.2 Following recent National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommendations regarding the prevention of VAP,3 oral hygiene care bundles have been implemented throughout ICUs in the United Kingdom.
| Item Type: | Articles (Other) |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kearns, Dr Rachel and Booth, Dr Malcolm and Brewer, Mr Andrew |
| Authors: | Kearns, R.J., Brewer, A., and Booth, M. |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RK Dentistry |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Intensive Care Society |
| Publisher: | The Intensive Care Society |
| ISSN: | 1751-1437 |
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