All‐cause mortality · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Povidone iodine versus usual care: single study (67 participants), no evidence of a difference in mortality.
1 study · 67 participants
GRADE not reported
Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Saline rinse plus swab led to lower duration of mechanical ventilation compared with saline-soaked swab alone (usual care); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of ICU stay · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Povidone iodine rinse showed no clear difference in duration of ICU stay compared with saline rinse or placebo; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Saline rinse led to lower incidence of VAP compared with usual care (no rinse); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Other adverse events (allergy, irritation/burning of nasal, oral or oropharyngeal mucosa, long-term staining of mucous membranes or teeth, accidental ingestion) · Healthcare workers (HCWs) treating patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic feet/min/patient) using Andersen cascade sampler 20-30 cm from mouth · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether laminar air flow with HEPA filter changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic… compared with without laminar flow or filter (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Cost / economic data · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Ionisation (ionic air purifier) vs No ionisation / standard operatory
Outcome not reported · Dental healthcare providers (dentist, dental surgery assistant, dental hygienist, dental technologist, dental laboratory staff, dental…
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found
Incidence of infection of dental staff or patients · Dental healthcare providers (dentist, dental surgery assistant, dental hygienist, dental technologist, dental laboratory staff, dental…
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during water spray using high-speed handpiece · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether combination system (Isolite) changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during water… compared with rubber dam + HVE (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during ultrasonic scaling and air polishing at less than 1 foot (~30 cm) from oral cavity (RCTs) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether high-volume evacuation (HVE) changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no HVE (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at operator's forehead (RCT) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether rubber dam changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no rubber dam (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of systemic antibiotic use · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care showed no clear difference in duration of systemic antibiotic use compared with placebo or usual care; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Changes in microbiome in oral cavity, nasal cavity, oro- or nasopharynx · Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at dental unit light · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether rubber dam + HVE changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with cotton roll + HVE (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during ultrasonic scaling · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether air cleaning system (ACS) changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no air cleaning system (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
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
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during water spray using high-speed handpiece · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether combination system (Isolite) changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during water… compared with HVE (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Saline rinse showed no clear difference in mortality compared with usual care (no rinse); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review