Oral Care With 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (Oroxid®) in ICU - Effects on the Lower Airway Microbial Colonisation

"All patients in experimental arm will receive usual best medical and nursing care with respect to VAP prevention including recently reviewed local ventilator bundle ; standard microbial surveillance (tracheal aspirate) will be performed twice a week (Monday, Thursday) and always ad hoc according to the clinical situation. This reflects current practice. Daily oral care will be provided using Oroxid® mouthwash."

"All patients in experimental arm will receive usual best medical and nursing care with respect to VAP prevention including recently reviewed local ventilator bundle ; standard microbial surveillance (tracheal aspirate) will be performed twice a week (Monday, Thursday) and always ad hoc according to the clinical situation. This reflects current practice. Daily oral care will be provided using 0,2% chlorhexidine"