An oral care survey for critically ill patients. Issue 2 (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grap, Mary Jo; Munro, Cindy L.; Gardner, Marie
• Is Part Of: Nursing ... critical care. Volume 11:Issue 2(2016:Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: critical care -- oral care -- oral health -- survey development -- ventilator-associated pneumonia; Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Intensive care nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1097/01.CCN.0000480747.77731.52
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-447X

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Oral care is a high priority in critically ill patients. Information about the frequency and type of oral care may optimize patient outcomes. This article outlines the development and use of the Oral Care Survey and makes it available for public use. Abstract : The importance of oral care in critically ill patients has been well documented, especially in those who are mechanically ventilated. Documentation is important in these patients, which includes information on the frequency of oral care.