Toothbrush vs. ventilator: simple mouth care slashes pneumonia risk in critically ill kids
NCT ID NCT07287566
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether brushing children's teeth with chlorhexidine mouthwash three times a day could prevent lung infections in kids on breathing machines in the pediatric ICU. Researchers compared this method to standard mouth care in 118 children. The goal was to see if the extra cleaning lowered infection rates, shortened time on the ventilator, and improved survival.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Children Hospital, Ain shams university
Cairo, 00002, Egypt
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