American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions to Prevent Dry Eye in Critically Ill Patients.
Critically ill patients are susceptible to the development of dry eye. Few studies have been conducted on how to best prevent and treat this condition. ⋯ In this study, artificial tears gel was superior to liquid artificial tears in preventing the development of dry eye. These results may help nurses deliver evidence-based eye care aimed at reducing the risk of dry eye in critically ill patients.