Antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, matrica drop mouthwash (chamomile extract), and normal saline on hospitalized patients with endotracheal tubes

• Main Authors: Maryam Azimi (Author), Leila Jouybari (Author), Shahram Moghadam (Author), Ezatolah Ghaemi (Author), Naser Behnampoor (Author), Akram Sanagoo (Author), Moslem Hesam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The functions and use of mouthwashes are variable depending on their type. Oral care in patients with endotracheal tubes is important to prevent side effects such as pneumonia. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, drop of Matrica mouthwash (c...