The Lancet infectious diseases
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Review Meta Analysis
Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia with oral antiseptics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
We did a systematic review and random effects meta-analysis of randomised trials to assess the effect of oral care with chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine on the prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia versus oral care without these antiseptics in adults. ⋯ None.