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Effectiveness of toothbrushing as a replacement for chlorhexidine in oral care, combined with head elevation for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units: interrupted time-series analysis

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-026-05936-8

Published Online: 2026-03-06

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Authors

Jo, Eunbyeol

Bae, Seongman

Ryu, Seung Hee

Park, Soyeon

Kim, Miseo

Kim, Ja Young

Lee, Hyunju

Moon, Subeen

Kim, Jeeyoon

Jung, Jiwon

Chong, Yong Pil
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Article History

Received: 11 December 2025

Accepted: 27 February 2026

First Online: 6 March 2026

Declarations

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: This study was approved by the Asan Medical Center Institutional Review Board (IRB No. 2025–1486). Patient data were obtained through review of electronic medical records in accordance with IRB regulations, and a waiver of informed consent was approved by the Asan Medical Center Institutional Review Board.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

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