Publications by authors named "Arisa Tanabe"
Article Synopsis
- Perioperative oral care is crucial for preventing infections in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, but there's uncertainty about the specific care needed for different patients.
- The study analyzed 20 patients and found that those with lower oral functions had higher levels of salivary bacteria before and after surgery, particularly in the fasting period.
- It concluded that patients with reduced oral function require more attention in oral care, as bacterial counts rise during fasting, emphasizing the need for timely oral feeding post-surgery.
Number of Bacteria in Saliva in the Perioperative Period and Factors Associated with Increased Numbers.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
June 2022
Perioperative oral management is performed to prevent postoperative complications, but its indication and management method are unclear. This study aimed to investigate salivary bacterial counts pre-and postoperatively, and factors related to increased bacterial count postoperatively. We included 121 patients who underwent surgery under general anesthesia and perioperative oral management.
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