CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Cold Application and Heparinoid on Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis

90 participantsStarted 2009-10-01

Plain-language summary

During surgery, blood leaking from damaged blood vessels spread to the periorbital area may cause periorbital edema and ecchymosis after anterior craniotomy. This study was carried out to determine the effects of the cold application and the local heparinoid on periorbital edema and ecchymosis after craniotomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: The eligible participants were those * who were aged 18 years and older * who had Glasgow Coma Scale score \> 15 * who had no mental and physical problems that interfere with communication * whose vital signs were normal * who had no ptosis * who volunteered to participate and signed the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria:The participants excluded from the study; * who had Glasgow Coma Scale score \< 15 * who died during surgery * ptosis formed after surgery * who refused to participate

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What they're measuring

Periorbital edema

Timeframe: Evaluation was performed twice a day for three days after craniotomy.

Periorbital ecchymosis

Timeframe: Evaluation was performed twice a day for three days after craniotomy.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04119297

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-07-01

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