Recall of pain and discomfort during oral procedures experienced by intubated critically ill patients in the intensive care unit: A qualitative elicitation study

• Main Authors: Craig M. Dale (Author), Sarah Carbone (Author), Alicia Lara Gonzalez (Author), Karen Nguyen (Author), Julie Moore (Author), Louise Rose (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) may experience pain during routine oral procedures such as oral suctioning and tooth brushing. Despite the importance of pain prevention and management, little is known about patients' experiences of pro...