Tegaderm vs. EyeGard for Eye Protection
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/29/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 1, 2018 |
| End Date: | December 2018 |
A Randomized Control Trial of Tegaderm vs. EyeGard for Eye Protection During General Anesthesia
Protective eye tape is used during anesthesia in order to prevent corneal abrasion and other
eye injuries. However, there is no single accepted practice of how to protect the eyes during
anesthesia, and a variety of different tapes and techniques have been adopted in different
institutions. In this study, investigators will compare two tapes, TegadermTM and EyeGard® to
determine if one is less likely to cause eyelid irritation in an effort to improve care for
future patients.
eye injuries. However, there is no single accepted practice of how to protect the eyes during
anesthesia, and a variety of different tapes and techniques have been adopted in different
institutions. In this study, investigators will compare two tapes, TegadermTM and EyeGard® to
determine if one is less likely to cause eyelid irritation in an effort to improve care for
future patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18
- Surgeries scheduled for anesthesia of any duration
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any patient that does not consent
- Any patient who has:
- Pre-existing eyelid erythema or other eyelid trauma
- Eyelid piercings
- Any surgery on the head, brain, neck, teeth, mouth, eyes or face
- Surgery in the prone position
- Patients <18 years old
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