Oral care with chlorhexidine and pneumonia prevention in patients in intensive care unit

Sponge stick and solution recommendation for oral hygiene of our patient in intensive care

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Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Bilgin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist & Şeffaf Plak Uzmanı)

05.08.2026 07:49 TR

@Mehmet Öztürk in reply to:

Oral care sponges with 0.12% chlorhexidine should be applied 2-3 times a day in hospitalized and intubated patients. It is vital in preventing bacteria in the mouth flora from descending into the lungs and causing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

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Belgin Soydan

06.08.2026 02:55 TR

@Mehmet Öztürk in reply to:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

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