The primary aim of this study is to comparatively examine the effects of eye care practices using artificial tears and normal saline on superficial ocular injuries in pediatric patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit. Based on the findings, the study seeks to provide evidence-based contributions to nursing practices. Additionally, it aims to identify educational strategies to enhance intensive care nurses' knowledge and practice levels and to support the development of clinical care protocols. H0: There is no difference in the effect of eye care with normal saline and artificial tears on superficial ocular injury in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients. H1:Eye care with normal saline is more effective than artificial tears in preventing superficial ocular injury in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients. H2: Eye care with artificial tears is more effective than normal saline in preventing superficial ocular injury in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
42
Every 2 hours, the artificial tear solution was gently applied to the designated eye for 5 days. The artificial tear product (REFRESH®) contains 5.6 mg of polyvinyl alcohol and 2.4 mg of povidone per mL and is used to maintain ocular surface moisture and reduce irritation.
Every 2 hours, the saline solution(Bio-Fleks brand) was gently applied to the designated eye for 5 days.
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Ocular Dryness Score
Ocular dryness will be measured using the Schirmer test.The score was compared between the eye treated with artificial tears and the eye treated with normal saline.
Time frame: Everyday for 5 days after the inclusion of participant
Occurence of Ocular Surface Disease
Florescein testing will be used to evaluate the development of ocular surface disease
Time frame: 1 time Everyday for 5 days after the inclusion of participant
Change in Eyelid Closure Degree
Eyelid Closure Degree was evaluated by clinical observation and scoring (e.g., staining intensity and affected area). The score was compared between the eye treated with artificial tears and the eye treated with normal saline.
Time frame: 1 time everyday for 5 days after the inclusion of participant
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