SGEM#83: In Your Eyes (Topical Tetracaine for Corneal Abrasions)

Ensayos extraídos del pódcast de Dr. Ken Milne

• 2014Topical Tetracaine Used for 24 Hours Is Safe and Rated Highly Effective by Patients for the Treatment of Pain Caused by Corneal AbrasionsEmergency & ResuscitationIn 116 emergency department patients with uncomplicated corneal abrasion, topical tetracaine for 24 hours did not delay corneal healing at 48 hours compared with saline drops.
• 2009MOTEEmergency & ResuscitationIn 47 adults with uncomplicated corneal injury, self-administered topical amethocaine reduced eye pain compared with saline, but healing stayed unresolved.
• 2010Dilute proparacaine for the management of acute corneal injuries in the emergency departmentEmergency & ResuscitationIn 33 adults with acute corneal injuries, dilute topical proparacaine reduced pain more than placebo drops.