To see a significant decrease in the bacterial load in the oral mucosa and subsequently, a decrease in the pathogenesis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia through the use of an oral rinse containing 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate as part of an oral care protocol. Current oral care protocol includes the use of 1.5% H2O2-coated swabs every four hours, toothbrushing with toothpaste every 12 hours, and use of continuous subglottic suction apparatus.