Efficacy of A Novel RinSe Device to Reduce Oral Bacteria in Intubated IntEnsive CaRe Patients: a Pilot Study

SwishKit + Oral care Treatment as usual (TAU) group, instillation of chemical antimicrobial agents care and tooth brushing will be performed as in Oral Care TAU, but SwishKit care will be conducted after other oral care interventions, and prior to instillation of the chemical antimicrobial agent.

Oral care will be delivered per standard operating procedure of the ICU, which may include the instillation of chemical agents for the purpose of reducing bacterial load, will be administered at 4-hour intervals, and tooth brushing performed twice daily (morning and evening).