[flightnurse2b]

Originally Posted by meandragonbrett

We often tape them shut (if they won't close on their own) to protect from corneal injury.

we did this too, and it works well for transport and holding. then usually the ER doc would send them up to CCU/ICU with orders for eye scrub and artificial tears.

[mmutk]

Never even thought about eye care for intubated pts in the ER

[ZippyGBR]

don't forget 'taping shut' isn't actually taping shut ... a firm tape (i.e. not paper micropore) placed as a strip across the top lid does very well ....

[bigsyis]

Originally Posted by meandragonbrett

We often tape them shut (if they won't close on their own) to protect from corneal injury.

A tiny strip of tape is all it takes-you don't want to glue the eyes shut. I used to tear about a 3/8" wide by 1 inch long piece to apply vertically to the upper lid and down onto the cheek. It worked like a charm.