Eye Care
Corneal protection and lubricating care for unconscious / sedated patients
Corneal exposure injury is preventable. Assess blink and corneal reflex every shift. Commence moisture chamber or taping immediately if lagophthalmos identified.
Patients Requiring Eye Care
Rajan Mehta, 75M — ICU-1
Post-CABG — sedated, intubated
Lagophthalmos: YesBlink Reflex: AbsentEye Drops: Refresh Tears 2-hrlyOintment: Lacrilube nocteTaped: Yes
High Risk
Sushila Mehta, 82F — ICU-3
ICH — reduced consciousness
Lagophthalmos: PartialBlink Reflex: ReducedEye Drops: Systane Ultra 4-hrlyOintment: Not commencedTaped: No
At Risk