Application of sugar-free cola solution based on the ICOCFAS score in oral care of non-artificial airway patients with severe neurological conditions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Aim This study aimed to explore the effect of using a coke solution based on the Intensive Care Oral Care Frequency Assessment Scale (ICOCFAS) score in oral care of patients with severe neurological conditions without an artificial airway. Methods A total of 80 patients with severe non-artificial airways admitted to the neurological intensive care unit of our hospital from January 2023 to January 2024 were enrolled and divided into a control group (40 cases) and an observation group (40 cases). The control group was given routine oral care (0.9% saline gauze wipe). The observation group received oral care with gauze soaked in sugar-free cola solution and compared the family satisfaction of patients with complications of the modified Beck oral score between the two groups after implementing the program. Results After the implementation of the program, the modified Beck oral score of patients in the observation group was lower than that of the control group on days 3, 5, and 7, with statistical significance ( p < 0.05). The complication rate of the observation group was lower than that of the control group, with statistical significance ( p < 0.05). The satisfaction degree of patients’ families in the observation group was higher than that of the control group, with statistical significance ( p < 0.05). Conclusion The application of sugar-free cola solution based on the ICOCFAS score in oral care of patients with severe neurological non-artificial airway has a good effect. It can significantly improve the oral health status of these patients, with a low complication rate, high safety, and high satisfaction of patients’ families, making it worthy of promotion and application.
Source: Frontiers in Medicine
Authors: Qingmei Wang, Yuanyuan Fan, Mei Chen, Ping Chen
Institutions: Huaian First People’s Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Language: English
Topic: Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4416387479