A participação do cirurgião-dentista na prevenção de pneumonias associadas à ventilação mecânica em pacientes internados em utis

Introduction

The oral cavity of critically ill patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) undergoes rapid deterioration and dental biofilm accumulation, functioning as a major reservoir for opportunistic pathogens linked to the onset of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP). The implementation of oral hygiene protocols and the integration of Hospital Dentistry have been recommended as key strategies to mitigate this infection risk.