SGEM#145: Topical Anesthetics for ED Patients with Corneal Abrasions

Ensayos extraídos del pódcast de Dr. Ken Milne

• 2015The Safety of Topical Anesthetics in the Treatment of Corneal AbrasionsEmergency & ResuscitationIn patients with corneal abrasions, short-course dilute topical anesthetic relieved pain without delayed epithelial healing compared with placebo.
• 2010Dilute proparacaine for the management of acute corneal injuries in the emergency departmentEmergency & ResuscitationIn 33 adults with acute corneal injury discharged from the emergency department, self-administered dilute proparacaine reduced pain more than placebo drops.
• 2014Topical Tetracaine Used for 24 Hours for Pain Caused by Corneal AbrasionsEmergency & ResuscitationIn 116 ED patients with uncomplicated corneal abrasions, topical tetracaine for 24 hours was rated more effective than saline without delaying corneal healing.