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[Dysphagia] Oral care
- Subject: [Dysphagia] Oral care
- From: pawprint1980 at yahoo.com.au (Alexandra Mitchell)
- Date: Thu Jul 6 03:04:02 2006
Dear list,
3 questions:
I would like to inquire re: recommended oral care agents and practices in other hospitals. The hospital in which I work uses the lemon-glycerine swabs for oral care. It is my understanding that the use of these only serves to dehydrate (absorbing water) further and results in reflex exhaustion (Warner, 1986).
Weitz et. al (1992) recommend the use of chlorohexidine mouthwash. Is this the same as chlorohexidine gluconate gel/mouthwash/spray?
What is recommended as best practice for oral hygiene practices?
What is used in place of toothbrushing, if the patient is unable to, or refuses to, open his/her mouth?
Thank you so much in advance,
Alex
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