The Effect of Intervention About Dry Mouth and Thirst in Patients With Endotracheal Tube

Changhua Christian Medical Foundation

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Thirst; Endotracheal Tube; Dry Mouth

Treatments: Procedure: 4°C frozen normal saline gauze

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06412627

231234

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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100 participants in 2 patient groups

control group

No Intervention group

Description:

The control group received only usual care, while the Oral moisture checker (Mucus, Life Co., Ltd.), the Oral Health Assessment Tool, and the Bedside Oral Exam were used to assess oral mucosal moisture and oral health status before (day 0) and after 7 days.

experimental group

Experimental group

Description:

The experimental group had 4°C saline-soaked gauze applied to the oral cavity for 15 minutes at 06:00 AM and 06:00 PM daily for one week, while the Oral moisture checker (Mucus, Life Co., Ltd.), the Oral Health Assessment Tool, and the Bedside Oral Exam were used to assess oral mucosal moisture and oral health status before (day 0) and after 7 days.

Treatment:

Procedure: 4°C frozen normal saline gauze