Ophthalmic profile of patients in an intensive care unit with protocolised care
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose: To document ocular findings in patients admitted in intensive care unit (ICU) with an attempt to improve ophthalmic management protocols and determine the ophthalmologists role in ICU. Method: A prospective study was conducted in our hospital ICU. A junior resident examined the patients twice a week. Bedside anterior segment and posterior segment examination was performed. Ocular findings were documented. Results: 100 ICU admitted patients were examined. Mean age was 45.51±21.15 years. On ocular examination subconjunctival haemorrhage was observed in 24%, conjunctival chemosis in 15% and corneal epithelial defects in 8%. There were no patients with incomplete lid closure. Mean duration of hospital stay was 7±4 days. Conclusion: Meticulous and protocolised eye care can significantly decrease ocular morbidity and improve post ICU quality of life
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Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Merin Susan Rajan, Sudhir Hegde, Ajay Kudva, Akansha Shetty
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