Source Citation
Koeman M, van der Ven AJ, Hak E, et al. Oral decontamination with chlorhexidine reduces the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2006;173:1348-55. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16603609
Clinical Impact Ratings
Infectious Disease: 
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Pulmonology:
Reference
- 1 Fourrier F, Dubois D, Pronnier P, et al.. Effect of gingival and dental plaque antiseptic decontamination on nosocomial infections acquired in the intensive care unit: a double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter study. Crit Care Med. 2005;33:1728-35. [PMID: 16096449] Google Scholar
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Authors:
Annie Ruest,
CHUQ-L’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada (A.R.)
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (D.C.)
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