Does anyone have a guideline that they could share for using the neuroptics pupillometer? I do not have any experience with the equipment and would like to know what others do regarding frequency of use, when to call MD, etc. Any info would be appreciated!
hkulczyc 1 Post Specializes in Surgical-Neuro Trauma, ICU. Has 3 years experience. Jul 22, 2013 There are articles in Pub Med if you search Pupillometery r/t ICP. You can also contact the NeuroOptics rep and they can supply you with articles or if you browse the NeuroOptic website under Critical Care you will have lots of information at your feet.Abnormal values CV Pupil reactivity NPI Difference in pupil size fro right to left > 1 mm Hope this helps.
bellehill, RN 566 Posts Specializes in Neuro Critical Care. Has 9 years experience. Jul 24, 2013 We obtain a pupillometer reading on admission for all our neuro patients. Our protocol is to call the MD for:NPi CV%change>1mm difference between pupilsWe also trend the NPi and if there is a difference between R/L pupils of >0.7 or if the NPi has decreased by 0.7 the MD is to be called. We use the pupillometer Q4h for GCS
kdneal 6 Posts Jul 24, 2013 Thank you both for the info! I had found more detail on the neuroptics site last week-not sure how I missed it the first time. Thanks again!
jelly221,RN 306 Posts Specializes in Neurosciences, cardiac, critical care. Has 3 years experience. Jun 10, 2014 Hi! We're looking into using these, did you ever find/develop a policy or protocol that you'd be willing to share? Thanks!
Jnurs4 19 Posts Has 15 years experience. Nov 13, 2014 Hi! We're looking into using these, did you ever find/develop a policy or protocol that you'd be willing to share? Thanks!Would be interested in the same!
