Monocular dressing is used to protect the eye in case of injuries or diseases of the eyelid, eyebrow, eyeball. It provides peace to the damaged organ. A sterile cloth is used as the lining material. It is fixed on the head with a wide bandage. Let's consider in more detail how to properly apply dressings in one eye.
When is a monocular dressing necessary?
Dressing material for one eye is needed in the postoperative period in situations when the reflex movement of the injured eye under a tissue does not interfere with the healing process. If the body needs complete peace, close both eyes with napkins. Dressing is contraindicated in case of exacerbation of conjunctivitis, bacterial infection and inflammatory processes.
The procedure for preparing dressings
Absorbent cotton is suitable for dressing, from which cotton-gauze pads are made. The cotton layer is shifted with two layers of gauze. The lining material can be in the form of a circle with a diameter of 4-5 cm or a square with a side of 4-5 cm. It is best to trim it in size when the napkin is assembled. The finished gauze pad should be sterile.
After the operation , a monocular bandage in the form of a curtain is used. It is fixed to the forehead with medical tape 1 cm wide. A gauze napkin is made 16 cm long and 9 cm wide from a sterile bandage. The workpiece is folded in half, the cotton layer is not used. For eyelid hygiene, sterile cotton balls are used. They apply creams, gels and other medications.
Fixation Features
A bandage (on one eye) 6-7 cm wide is put on after surgery to remove the eyeball. Fixation is done tightly to the eye, but the bandage should not press on it and cause discomfort behind the ear. The method of application to the right and left eye differs slightly. When applying to the last bandage with the left hand, they are directed from left to right, to the first - with the right hand they lead from right to left.
A sterile cotton-gauze napkin is placed on the closed eye. Fixation begins on the part of the diseased organ in the direction from the ear. The edge of the bandage is pressed against the earlobe. The napkin is fixed in a circular motion around the forehead. The bandage is laid towards the healthy eye, then it is led upward under the ear, covering the napkin from the side of the nose. Through the back of the head, a bandage is passed to the earlobe. It is necessary to do 4-5 circles. The last circle is performed around the forehead, fixing the eyeballs from the healthy eye.