The effects of oral care with 0.2% chlorhexidine with toothbrushing to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia in adults' intensive care units

M. Khan (Kota bharu, Malaysia), Z. Mohamed (Kota bharu, Malaysia), S. Ali (Kota bharu, Malaysia), N. Saddki (Kota bharu, Malaysia), N. Sukminingrum (Kota bharu, Malaysia)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session: Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4697
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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