Preintervention and postintervention delivery of chlorhexidine mouthwash and hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solution
| Before intervention | After intervention | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of ventilated patients prescribed chlorhexidine four times per day per number of ventilated patients on the ward | 327/591 (55.3%) | 1483/1640 (90.4%) | <0.001 |
| Number of patients given HES per number of patients on the ward | 1178/2177 (54.1%) | 124/4022 (3.1%) | <0.001 |
| Volume of HES infused per patient | 630 mL | 20 mL | <0.001 |