Eye Care Interventions in Critical/Surgical Patients in the Prone Position: Scoping Review

Objectives: This study aimed to map evidence of eye care interventions in managing critical or surgical patients submitted prone positions. Materials and method: scoping review was prepared according the Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodology, following PRISMA-ScR criteria. A search conducted from July August 2020 SCOPUS, Web Science, Science Direct, PubMed Central, CINAHL, COCHRANE databases. The research question delimited: “What are strategies used for management position?” sample consisted 24 studies after applying inclusion exclusion Results: Eye critical/surgical position were examination, use lubricants/specific ophthalmic solution, reverse Trendelenburg positioning, protection with adhesive tape. Conclusions: allowed understanding a position. Among presented, large part is related nursing since it closer patient care. findings emphasize need implement safety policies as priority.