2016
DOI: 10.3823/1929
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Methods for detection of dry eye in critically ill patients: An Integrative Review

Abstract: Objective: To identify the best evidence for the methods used for the detection of dry eye in patients hospitalized in intensive care unit.

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“…The eyelid is closed for five minutes and the wet portion of the strip is measured in millimeters. Values of less than 10 mm/5 min indicate low volumetry of the tear film ( 12 ) . The variables chosen as clinical characteristics were selected by the researchers based on the research that presented relationships between the elements of the phenomenon in their state-of-the-art ( 1 - 3 , 8 ) .…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The eyelid is closed for five minutes and the wet portion of the strip is measured in millimeters. Values of less than 10 mm/5 min indicate low volumetry of the tear film ( 12 ) . The variables chosen as clinical characteristics were selected by the researchers based on the research that presented relationships between the elements of the phenomenon in their state-of-the-art ( 1 - 3 , 8 ) .…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The reading is performed after five minutes with the eye closed, in which the quantity in millimeters of the paper wetting is measured. Normal values are considered above 10 millimeters (8,11) .…”
Section: Data Collectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Considered to be of minor complexity, ocular care in ICUs is often delayed by the inexperience or lack of knowledge of the multiprofessional team regarding its importance and respective actions to be implemented. In this sense, specific actions need to be recognized and incorporated to prevent injuries, discomfort, suffering and disabling conditions, as well as to reduce costs of the health system, which may happen due to the occurrence of ocular dryness and other subsequent changes (10)(11) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%