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7 questions · 7 findings · 1 reviews · Dental public health and special care

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No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 5 · 71.4%Very low 1 · 14.3%Low 1 · 14.3%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Powered toothbrushing (as part of comprehensive oral care) vs Manual toothbrushing

Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

Powered toothbrushing (as part of comprehensive oral care) showed no clear difference in duration of mechanical ventilation compared with manual toothbrushing (standard oral care); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care vs placebo or usual care

Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

It is very uncertain whether chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care changes duration of mechanical ventilation compared with placebo or usual care (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics), as part of oral hygiene care vs No toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics)

Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

Toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics), as part of oral hygiene… showed no clear difference in duration of mechanical ventilation compared with no toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics) (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review