Toothbrushing in the ICU: a simple way to prevent dangerous lung infections in kids?
NCT ID NCT07287566
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at whether brushing children's teeth with a special antiseptic mouthwash (chlorhexidine) could lower their risk of getting a lung infection while on a breathing machine in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The researchers compared this special mouth care to the usual cleaning routine. The goal was to see if this simple step could prevent infections, shorten time on the breathing machine, and improve survival.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Children Hospital, Ain shams university
Cairo, 00002, Egypt
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