Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9059363 | Intensive and Critical Care Nursing | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Ventilated, critically ill patients have an increased risk of corneal exposure and microbial keratitis; however there is evidence that eye care is a neglected area of patient care. An audit of eye surface disease and eye care documentation revealed a problem within one general intensive care unit (GICU). An education programme was developed to highlight the incidence of eye surface disease and importance of eye care in the ventilated patient.
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Authors
Deborah Dawson,