Health Condition 1: Z991- Dependence on respirator
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Application of tocopherol gel: The investigator will do the patch test to identify the allergic reactions by applying capsule of tocopherol gel to the inner forearm and left for overn
Sponsors
Sinchitha S R
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who Are aged 18 years and above Initiated on mechanical ventilation Are admitted with medical, renal, surgical, neurological, endocrine, cardiac, respiratory conditions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of cheilitis prior admission to the ICU Patients who are mechanically intubated and show the signs of cheilitis Patients with alleged history of trauma to the lips in the current hospitalization Patient bystanders who are not willing to give consent for the study Patients with known hypersensitivity to tocopherol and petroleum gel products Patient receiving other topical lip treatment (glycerin, medicated ointments)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| lip health statusTimepoint: 1 time point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Neetha Kamath
Nitte Usha Institute Of Nursing Sciences
Outcome results
None listed