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Eye Care Protocol In Critically Ill Pediatric Patients On Neuromuscular Blockage, Jinnie Tkach
Eye Care Protocol In Critically Ill Pediatric Patients On Neuromuscular Blockage, Jinnie Tkach
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Abstract
Problem: Patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) are at increased risk for the development of ocular surface disease (OSD) due to impaired ocular mechanisms while intubated, sedated, and on continuous neuromuscular blockade. The purpose of this project is to prevent OSD and vision impairments by increasing the frequency of eye care in accordance with a PICU eye care protocol.
Methods: An observational descriptive study was conducted utilizing retrospective and prospective chart review. Comparisons were drawn between the 2021 pre intervention group and the 2022 post intervention group regarding the impact of linking lubricating eye ointment orders …