Oral Cavity Repercussions in Patients with Mechanical Ventilation related to Independent nursing Interventions in Oral Hygiene

This study evaluated the impact of the oral cavity in patients with ventilatory support by endotracheal cannula in the intensive care unit, carrying out some microbiological techniques to analyze the existence of bacteria that can be found in the oral cavity and evaluate the oral conditions in the care of oral hygiene, by the way this allows to strengthen the interdependent strategies and interventions of nursing. Taking 100% of the total sample, it was extracted from 3 patients during 2 working week for the assessment, taking samples of pharyngeal swab and performing the oral hygiene technique. The Oral Assessment Guide (OAG) study instrument was used, after taking the initial samples and assessment, the oral hygiene technique was applied for one week using antiseptics for oral cleaning. The results revealed the presence of two types of bacteria belonging to the types Staphylococcus or Streptococcu; This highlights the importance of oral hygiene care, allowing us to strengthen the strategies of interdependent nursing interventions for the care of the oral cavity.