Non-plaque-induced gingivitis and oral complications in a pediatric patient on long-term mechanical ventilation – A case report

IF 0.8 Q4 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Yuta Hirofuji, Itaru Komine, Saki Hirofuji, Fumiko Takayama, Mitsuki Chiba, Aya Yamada, Satoshi Fukumoto
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Abstract

Background

Oral care is essential for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intensive care units (ICUs) patients. Patients in pediatric ICUs (PICUs) require specialized oral management due to anatomical and developmental factors, yet detailed reports are limited.

Case presentation

We report a 9-year-old girl with chronic heart failure who developed ventilator-associated gingivitis (VAG) and other oral complications during long-term mechanical ventilation. Oral management was conducted collaboratively by pediatric dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, and physicians.

Conclusion

This case underscores the importance of early, continuous oral care and interdisciplinary collaboration in managing oral complications and supporting overall health in ventilated PICUs patients.
长期机械通气儿童非牙菌斑性牙龈炎及口腔并发症1例报告
背景:在重症监护病房(icu)患者中,口腔护理对于预防呼吸机相关性肺炎(VAP)至关重要。由于解剖和发育因素,儿童重症监护病房(picu)的患者需要专门的口腔管理,但详细的报道有限。病例介绍:我们报告一名患有慢性心力衰竭的9岁女孩,在长期机械通气过程中出现呼吸机相关性牙龈炎(VAG)和其他口腔并发症。口腔管理是由儿科牙医、牙科保健师、护士和医生共同进行的。结论本病例强调了早期、持续的口腔护理和跨学科合作对控制picu通气患者口腔并发症和支持整体健康的重要性。
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Pediatric Dental Journal
Pediatric Dental Journal DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-
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