This study compares TegadermTM and EyeGard® in 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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
159
TegadermTM and EyeGard® will be placed over patients' eyes during surgery with general anesthesia.
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Proportion of Participants With Eyelid Erythema
The amount of erythema caused upon removal of the tape is the primary outcome of interest. Investigators will use the following 0-3 tape-associated skin index grading scale to grade eyelid erythema: 0- no erythema 1. mild erythema 2. moderate erythema 3. severe erythema The primary outcome will then be converted to a binary scale (0= no erythema, 1= erythema) for the purposes of analysis.
Time frame: Standardized photos will be taken within 5 minutes of removing tape after surgery (surgery of any duration)
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Satisfaction will be based on one question and graded on a Likert Scale from 1-5. A score of 5 is considered better (higher satisfaction), while a 1 is considered lower. There are no subscales.
Time frame: post-operation
Rate of Corneal Abrasions
Corneal abrasion is assessed in the recovery room
Time frame: post-operation
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