Oral dryness and stomatitis are common in patients with terminal disease and patients with diminished consciousness are still often aware of oral discomfort. This article makes recommendations for clinical practice, considering the evidence for the effectiveness, appropriateness, and patient acceptability of oral-cleansing substances, toothbrushes, and foam swabs, petroleum jelly and water based gels for dry lips, topical saliva stimulants, and saliva substitutes, as well as topical treatments for stomatitis.
Martin, S. 2014. Oral hygiene in dying patients with diminished consciousness. End of life Care Journal, 4 (2) p 1 - 8.
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