ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2014
Oral evaluation and procedures performed by dentists in patients admitted to the intensive care unit of a cancer center.
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- Oral findings in intensive care unit patients.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2026Article
- Factors associated with oral candidosis and hyposalivation in intensive care unit patients: a prospective cohort study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- The association of oral health with length of stay and mortality in the intensive care unit.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Perioperative Oral Management Prevents Complications of Heart Valve Surgery.International dental journal · 2022Article
- Brown spider (Loxosceles sp.) bite and COVID-19: A case report.Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology · 2022Article
- Oral Mucositis in Cancer and Potential Use of Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids in Its Management: A Review.Biomedicines · 2021Review
- Dental treatment needs in hospitalized cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundMost of the oral problems affecting patients in the ICU (intensive care unit) are conditions resulting from their general health status/immunosuppression, medications, and trauma due to tracheal intubation. Furthermore, microorganisms present in the oral cavity and oropharynx may be transported into the lungs resulting in pneumonia. PURPOSE: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the oral problems in patients in the ICU of a cancer center and describe the procedures performed by the dentists in such patients.
methodsThe sample consisted of 116 patients and 329 procedures performed in the period between May 2007 and July 2011 at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center.
resultsOral mucositis was the main problem (20.3 %), especially in immunosuppressed patients (p < 0.001). Other most prevalent problems were candidiasis (16.6 %), bacterial biofilm (14.9 %), and xerostomia (7.18 %). The main procedures performed were clinical evaluation and medication prescription corresponding to 35.10 and 27.81 %, respectively.
conclusionsIn conclusion, most of the patients presented oral problems related to side effects of oncological treatment. The dentist's participation in the ICU is important for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral problems.
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