Ascorbate for alkali burns to the eye.
A short cut review was carried out to establish whether ascobate drops are useful in the management of alkalis burns to the eyes. Altogether 33 papers were found using the reported search, of which one presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of this best paper are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.
Mackway-Jones
Kevin
K
Emergency Department, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK. kevin.mackway-jones@man.ac.uk
Marsden
Janet
J
D000328:Adult; D000468:Alkalies / Q000633:toxicity*; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions
D000468:Alkalies; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D001205:Ascorbic Acid