Oropharyngeal Aspiration to Reduce Ventilator-Related Pneumonia

"Patients in the experimental group underwent oropharyngeal aspiration prior to each position change in addition to routine nursing care (Endotracheal aspiration in case of indication and oropharyngeal aspiration in the follow-up; routine and non-routine position changes every 2 hours during the day and 4 hours during the night; oral care).~Patients in this group underwent oropharyngeal aspiration at least 9 times in 24 hours with a pressure of 100-120 mmHg for 10 seconds prior to routine (2 hours a day, 4 hours a night) and non-routine position changes. After the oropharyngeal aspiration was completed, the patient's position was changed."

The patients in the control group received routine nursing care in the unit. (Endotracheal aspiration in case of indication and oropharyngeal aspiration in the follow-up; routine and non-routine position changes every 2 hours during the day and 4 hours during the night; oral care).