einstein (São Paulo). 18/Mar/2021;19:eCE6419.
Use of mouthwashes in the management of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units: recommendations and current evidence
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021CE6419
Dear Editor,
According to recent studies, approximately 33% of patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) should require intensive care, and up to 20% of those admitted to hospital may need invasive mechanical ventilation.() Considering the performance of multidisciplinary teams composed of physicians, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, and other health professionals at intensive care units (ICU) for treatment of COVID-19 patients,(–) and evidence pointing to a decrease in viral load of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in saliva through the use of mouthwashes,(,) some questions on this subject deserve to be discussed in more detail, focusing on safe approaches for the professional teams working in this context, as well as in relation to appropriate care for these patients.
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