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Submission Number: 49

Submission ID: 7756

Submission UUID: 42fa8b5c-34d1-4778-8bb0-f628a4107eee

Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal

Created: Mon, 02/03/2025 - 06:38 PM

Completed: Mon, 02/03/2025 - 06:45 PM

Changed: Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:55 AM

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Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal

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When a patient undergoes a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia, they lose the ability to close the eyelids and protect their corneas. The corneal reflex for tear secretion is diminished during general anesthesia (Grixti et al., 2013). Constant rubbing of a dry and exposed cornea contributes to the development of corneal abrasions, which account for 35% of all ocular injuries, making them the most common type reported during the perioperative period (Moos & Lind, 2006). These abrasions are remarkably painful. Aside from the significant pain and inconvenience for the patient, there is an increase in health care cost, length of stay and resource use. 
The following PICO question was used to conduct a literature search: Do adult patients (P) undergoing surgery that receive a prophylactic eye lubricant (I) compared to those who do not (C) experience less corneal abrasions (O)? The literature search yielded two systematic reviews and two randomized control trials. The evidence from these studies demonstrated that measures such as manual eye closure and prophylactic eye lubrication can prevent corneal abrasions. This project aimed to increase the use of carboxymethylcellulose, a water-based lubricant, in an anesthesia practice in Northeast Florida. A series of targeted interventions were implemented to encourage lubricant usage, including provider education, educational posters, and laminated reminders in the operating and procedure areas. After data collection, eye lubrication nearly doubled to 12.7% from 6.8% the previous month. There was an increased adoption of carboxymethylcellulose eye lubricant as a preventive measure against corneal abrasions.

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