Different Oral Colonization of Gram-negative Bacteria in ICU Patients When Using Chlorhexidine at 0.12% Versus Chlorhexidine at 2.0%

Summary

This study will assess the utility of different chlorhexidine mouthwash concentrations on ICU patients to decolonize their oral cavities from gram-negative bacteria, since this is a non-desirable condition that leads to higher mortality rates and longer hospitalization times. One group will receive the 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash and the other group will receive the 2% chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Timeline

Start

2019-02-01

Primary completion

2019-11

Completion

2019-12

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.