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Fundamental of Nursing Procedure Manual<br />

Table 1. Various oral care agents <strong>for</strong> oral hygiene<br />

The choice of an oral care agent is dependent on the aim of care. The various agents are available and should<br />

be determined by the individual needs of the client.<br />

Agents Potential benefits Potential harms<br />

Tap water To refresh<br />

be available<br />

Tooth paste Not specified<br />

To remove debris<br />

To refresh<br />

Short lasting<br />

not contain a bactericide<br />

It can dry the oral cavity if not<br />

adequately rinsed *1<br />

Nystatin To treat fungal infections Tastes unpleasant<br />

Chlorhexidine gluconate:<br />

a compound with<br />

broad-spectrum<br />

anti-microbial activity *2<br />

To suppress the growing of bacteria in<br />

doses of 0.01-0.2 % solution *2<br />

not be significant to prevent<br />

chemotherapy- induced mucositis *2<br />

Tastes unpleasant<br />

be stainable teeth with prolonged use<br />

Sodium bicarbonate: To dissolve viscous mucous*3 Tastes unpleasant<br />

Fluconazole:<br />

an orally absorbed<br />

antifungal azole, soluble in<br />

water<br />

Sucralfate:<br />

a mouth-coating agent<br />

<strong>for</strong> the treatment of candidosis of the<br />

oropharynx, oesophagus and variety of<br />

deep tissue sites *3<br />

Initially <strong>for</strong> the clients under radiotherapy<br />

and chemotherapy<br />

To reduce pain of mucositis<br />

Fluoride To prevent and arrest tooth decay<br />

especially radiation caries,<br />

demineralization and decalcification<br />

may bring burn if not diluted<br />

adequately<br />

can alter oral pH allowing bacteria to<br />

multiply *1<br />

not reported<br />

not reported<br />

To show toxicity in high density<br />

Glycerine an thymol To refresh Refreshing lasts only 20-30 seconds<br />

*1<br />

Can over-stimulate the salivary<br />

glands leading to reflex action and<br />

exhaustion *1<br />

Another solutions <strong>for</strong> oral care such as Potasium permanganate(1:5000), Sodium chloride(I teaspoon to a pint of<br />

water), Potasium chroride( 4 to 6 %), Hydrogen perpxide(1: 8 solution) are used commonly*4.<br />

References:<br />

1. Penelope Ann Hilton(2004) fundamental nursing skills , I.K. International Pvt. Ltd., p.63<br />

2. http://www.herhis.nhs.uk/RMCNP/content/mars32.htm The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of<br />

Clinical Nursing procedure, 6 th edition, Personal hygiene: mouth care<br />

3. http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=7153&nbr=4285<br />

Nursing management of oral hygiene, National Guideline Clearinghouse<br />

4. I Clement(2007) Basic Concepts on Nursing Procedures, Jaypee, p. 68

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