The Efficacy of Adjuvant Oral Care in Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.

A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) at Services Hospital, Lahore, aims to reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) incidence and mortality rates while shortening ICU stays in mechanically ventilated patients by adding adjuvant oral care to traditional practices. Study Objectives: Focus: ICU patients on mechanical ventilation. Question: Does adjuvant oral care reduce VAP rates and ICU stays? Methodology: Sample: Minimum 100 eligible subjects via convenient sampling. Randomization: Computer software for unbiased group allocation. Interventions: Intervention group gets Chlorhexidine mouthwash, toothbrushing, and oral gel; control group gets 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Measures: Evaluate VAP using Modified Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (MCPIS) and compare demographic data. Statistical Analysis: SPSS v22 to analyze data. Expected Impact: Potential to reduce VAP and improve ICU patient outcomes. Cost-effective treatment with adjuvant oral care. Shorter ICU stays, relieving VAP burden. Enhanced patient care, reduced mortality, and resource strain. Aligns with reducing VAP incidence and improving ICU patient care.