Article C2342

Oral Care in Critically Ill Infants and the Potential Effect on Infant Health: An Integrative Review

Author(s): Leslie A. Parker, PhD, APRN, Jennifer Pruitt, MSN, APRN, CNM, Angela Monk, MPH, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Monica Torrez Lambert, PhD, Graciela L. Lorca, PhD, Josef Neu, MD

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CERP B 1.00

Expires Aug 01, 2026

Topics: Patient Safety

Population: Neonatal

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Critically ill infants are highly susceptible to costly, life-threatening, and potentially preventable morbidities, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), Broncho pulmonary dysplasia (BPD; oxygen requirement at 28 days of life), and need for prolonged respiratory support. These morbidities can require additional treatments, increase the cost of care, and lead to chronic illness, hospital readmission, and developmental delay. This article summarizes the evidence regarding oral care for critically ill infants and identifies gaps needing further investigation.

Objectives

  • Describe the evidence regarding oral care for critically ill infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Summarize the evidence regarding oral care for critically ill infants.
  • Identify gaps in our knowledge regarding oral care for critically ill infants needing further investigation.

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