ORAL HYGIENE PROTOCOLS FOR PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

This literature review aimed I'm verify which are the most effective hygiene protocols and oral antiseptics in reducing or preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). A search for related articles was carried out in the pubmed and science databases , selecting by title , abstract and full text , excluding those whose theme was not in accordance with the research objective . it was found that although there are several ways I'm control biofilm , there is still no established protocol for oral hygiene of patients study mechanical ventilation , having identified different methods including the use of various antiseptic products , such as chlorhexidine 0.12, 0.2 and 2%, associated or not with a mechanical method of biofilm removal . In some protocols , the use of more than one substance is suggested , such as hydrogen peroxide, associated with cetylpyridinium chloride or chlorhexidine . However , more comprehensive protocols , involving measures other than mechanical and pharmacological methods , proved I'm be more efficient in preventing and reducing VAP. antiseptics are very important for reducing the rate of this infection , although several substances have been tested , chlorhexidine gluconate is the most indicate by the authors .