NCT06412627

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

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Changhua Christian Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Endotracheal Tube
• Thirst
• Dry Mouth

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	4°C frozen normal saline gauze	Soak two 4x4 gauze pads in 15 ml of normal saline, refrigerate at 4°C, and then apply in the oral cavity for 15 minutes before removal.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-01-01
• Completion: 2025-01-01
• First posted: 2024-05-14
• Last updated: 2024-05-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan