Kitchen remedies vs. hospital standards: can apple cider vinegar beat infection in ICU?
NCT ID NCT07365956
First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested three mouth care methods—apple cider vinegar, chlorhexidine (a standard antiseptic), and baking soda—in 90 intensive care patients after brain surgery. The goal was to see which best reduced harmful mouth bacteria that can lead to serious lung infections. Researchers measured bacteria levels and mouth health over 5 days to find a simple, effective way to protect vulnerable patients.
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Inonu University
Malatya, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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