Effect of oropharyngeal decontamination by povidone-iodine on ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients with head trauma

Objective:To evaluate the effect of a regular oropharyngeal application of povidone-iodine on the prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients with severe head trauma.Design:Prospective randomized study.Setting:A surgical intensive care unit of a university hospital.Interventions:Patien