22 February 2024 : Clinical Research
Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis
Yan Gao1DE, Hong Yang1B, Xiaohong Zhang1C, Ying Ma1DF, Ling Wang1AE*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942585
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942585
Table 5 Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score and pneumonia incidence rate*.
| Group | Control | Glutamine | Chlorhexidine | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPIS scoreMean (SD) | 4.63 (1.50) | 3.10 (1.20) | 2.70 (1.60) | <0.01 |
| Pneumonia cases and incidence rateN (%) | 24 (24) | 8 (8) | 6 (6) | <0.01 |
| * Score ≥6 = pneumonia. | ||||