The Effect of Intervention About Dry Mouth and Thirst in Patients With Endotracheal Tube
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Endotracheal Tube
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Oral moisture checking device
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This is an experimental study aimed at exploring the effectiveness of using 4°C frozen gauze with normal saline for relieving dry mouth and thirst in patients with endotracheal tubes.
Detailed Description
Long-term placement of endotracheal tubes often causes discomfort, including lip ulcers, laryngeal pain, and dry oral mucosa, leading to frequent complaints of dry mouth and thirst among conscious patients. However, these symptoms are commonly overlooked in the nursing process, resulting in emotional distress and irritability in patients. Although healthcare providers recognize the issue of dry mouth and thirst in patients with endotracheal tubes, effective management is challenging due to concerns about treatment limitations, aspiration pneumonia, and the risk of coughing or vomiting. This experimental study aims to explore the effectiveness of using 4°C frozen gauze soaked in normal saline to relieve dry mouth and thirst in patients with endotracheal tubes.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Endotracheal intubation.
- •Aged 18 years or older.
- •Patient or family members are willing to sign the consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of head and neck cancer.
- •Oral mucosal damage, swelling, or bleeding that precludes placement of a moist gauze pad.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Oral moisture checking device
Time Frame: Change from baseline dry mouth at Day 3, and Day 7
The oral moisture checking device was utilized to assess symptoms of dry mouth in participants. This study utilized an oral moisture checking device produced by Life Co., Ltd. of Japan, which measures the moisture content within the oral cavity using the principle of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). The measurement method involves placing a specialized plastic sleeve over the tongue approximately one centimeter from the tip and applying a force of 200 grams. A measurement is obtained after about 2 seconds. A reading below 27.9 indicates dryness, a reading between 28 and 29.5 is considered borderline, and readings of 29.6 and above are normal. Both the sensitivity and specificity of this method are 0.8.
Secondary Outcomes
- Bedside oral examination scale(Change from baseline oral health function at Day 3, and Day 7)
- Oral health assessment Tool(Change from baseline oral health status at Day 3, and Day 7)