Mucositis Mouthwash for Oncology Patients

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Fri, 05/28/2021 - 09:26
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Carol Labadie
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Mucositis Mouthwash for Oncology Patients

Does anyone use a salt/sod bicarbonate/water mouthwash for patients receiving chemotherapies that cause mucositis? How is this being managed?

We recently discovered that our oncology unit is making a solution of 1 teaspoon salt/1 teaspoon baking soda to 8 oz water, providing to the patients with instructions to swish 4 times a day. The more questions I ask, the more questions come to mind.

I appreciate any information. Thank you!

Carol

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