This survey was answered by 201 respondents from 43 different states who work predominantly (70%) in community hospitals/surgery centers.
1. Have you had problems with the adhesives on the eye drapes used during surgery?
Yes (42%)
No (58%)
2. If yes, describe the problem (check as many as apply).
Patient is sensitive (redness) to the adhesive (63)
Skin tears or blisters (30)
Adhesive does not stick to skin (30)
Other (number of responses in parentheses) (13)Adhesive tears away from the drape when peeling off the non-stick covering—does not maintain a sealed barrier during long cases-adhesive breaks down. (1)
Pain on removal, too sticky (4)
Eyebrow/hair, elderly thin skin peels off with removal of drape (3)
3. Have you had problems with adhesives on grounding pads?
Yes (11%)
No (89%)
4. If yes, describe the problem (check as many as apply):
(number of responses in parentheses)
Patient is sensitive (redness) to the adhesive (19)
Skin tears or blisters (7)
Adhesive does not stick to skin (11)
5. Do you use benzoin?
Yes, regularly (8%)
Yes, occasionally (28%)
No (64%)