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Impact of oral hygiene in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Silva, Dayane Helen Ferreira; Camargos, Júlia Hinkelmann de; Rodrigues, Jefferson Guimarães; Nogueira, Leilismara Sousa; Azevedo, Dênia Alves de; Carvalho, Maria das Graças; Pinheiro, Melina de Barros.
  • Silva DHF; . Cirurgiã-dentista. Mestranda em Ciências da Saúde (UFSJ). Divinópolis, MG, Brasil.
  • Camargos JH; . Cirurgiã-dentista. Mestranda em Ciências da Saúde (UFSJ). Divinópolis, MG, Brasil.
  • Rodrigues JG; . Cirurgiã-dentista. Mestranda em Ciências da Saúde (UFSJ). Divinópolis, MG, Brasil.
  • Nogueira LS; . Cirurgião-dentista, aluno do curso de especialização em Prótese Dentária (SLMANDIC), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
  • Azevedo DA; . Farmacêutica bioquímica. Doutora em Ciências da Saúde (UFSJ), Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, MG, Brasil.
  • Carvalho MDG; . Médica pneumologista. Docente do Curso de Medicina na Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Divinópolis, MG, Brasil.
  • Pinheiro MB; . Farmacêutica bioquímica. Doutora em Hematologia pela Universidade de Southampton. Docente titular do Curso de Farmácia na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) ; 66Suppl 2(Suppl 2): 96-101, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-788981
ABSTRACT
COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, can present respiratory complications that often lead patients to depend on mechanical ventilation (MV) for several days. It is known that Pneumonia Associated with Mechanical Ventilation (PAMV) is frequent in patients who use this equipment for a long time. As a consequence of COVID-19, its prolonged use can lead to a worse prognosis for the patients. For this reason, in addition to the insufficiency of devices for mechanical ventilation to meet the current demand, it is necessary to adopt measures aimed at preventing complications that may aggravate the patient's clinical condition and, consequently, increase the average hospital stay and the respective hospital care costs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to discuss, in a concise and practical way, and based on the available literature, the importance of adopting adequate oral hygiene protocols for patients on mechanical ventilation. Based on the data obtained, it was identified that the adoption of effective oral hygiene measures, especially under the supervision of dental professionals, can contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with MV, resulting in greater availability of mechanical ventilation equipment. Since such equipment is in great demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the knowledge and implementation of effective oral hygiene measures will undoubtedly have an impact on improving the quality of care offered to patients, therefore benefiting all those in critical health conditions and assisted in ICUs.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Oral Hygiene / Pneumonia, Viral / Respiration, Artificial / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1806-9282.66.S2.96

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Oral Hygiene / Pneumonia, Viral / Respiration, Artificial / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1806-9282.66.S2.96