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
Authors and Affiliations
Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Merin Susan Rajan, Sudhir Hegde, Ajay Kudva, Akansha Shetty
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