Impact of Teeth Brushing in Ventilated COVID-19 Patients.

The aims of this study were: 1. Observation of dynamics in oral microbiota and its association with the incidence of HAIs and VAP in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients in an ICU setting 2. Evaluation of the incidence of HAIs and VAP and their association with oral bacteriobiota in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients in an ICU setting 3. Assessment of impact of different oral hygienic procedures on oral microbiota, the incidence of HAI and patients' safety in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients in an ICU setting approaches to oral care in an ICU setting Intervention of oral hygienic procedures implemented in study: Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the oral care procedure: 1. Standard oral procedure (cleaning and moisturizing of oral cavity, suction of excess fluid) 2. Extended oral procedure (cleaning and moisturizing of oral cavity, teeth brushing, suction of excess fluid)