Tooth brushing versus routine oral care impact on ventilator-associated pneumonia in PICU: a clinical trial.
Mechanically ventilated children receiving toothbrushing plus chlorhexidine showed lower ventilator-associated pneumonia rates and mortality than those receiving chlorhexidine alone, though these differences were not statistically significant.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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