Authors: Drzymalski DM, Atkins C, Liu E, Goudarzi S, Billero V, Robinson S, Hoot J
Anesthesia & Analgesia XXX(XX): XXX-XXX. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007487
This prospective, randomized, double-blind, split-face trial compared the efficacy of two adhesive tapes—Transpore and Tegaderm—for eyelid protection during general anesthesia. Eyelid taping is a standard preventive measure against corneal abrasion, but costs vary significantly between products, with Tegaderm being the most expensive. The study enrolled adult surgical patients at an urban tertiary care academic center, randomly assigning one side of each patient’s face to Transpore and the other to Tegaderm. Primary outcome measures included incidence of corneal abrasion, conjunctival injection, and eyelid bruising. Secondary outcomes assessed skin injury and adhesive residue.
The results showed no statistically significant differences between the two tapes in preventing corneal injury or causing skin complications. This indicates that the less expensive Transpore provides comparable clinical protection to Tegaderm, suggesting cost savings are possible without compromising patient safety.
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Authors: Drzymalski DM, Atkins C, Liu E, Goudarzi S, Billero V, Robinson S, Hoot J
Anesthesia & Analgesia XXX(XX): XXX-XXX. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007487
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