How does the Morgan Lens work?
How do I insert the Morgan Lens?
What makes the Morgan Lens easier to use than other methods?
What advantages are there to using the Morgan Lens?
Is it difficult for the patient to tolerate the Morgan Lens during use?
How do I get trained to use the Morgan Lens?
Why does MorTan recommend starting the flow of solution before inserting the Morgan Lens?
Are there any risks associated with the use of the Morgan Lens?
How long should ocular irrigation be continued?
What accessories are available for use with the Morgan Lens?
Does the Morgan Lens contain any latex?
Can I use the Morgan Lens on children?
Why does MorTan recommend that lactated Ringer’s (Hartmann’s) solution be used for ocular irrigation?
Should contact lenses be removed before irrigation with the Morgan Lens?
What are the contraindications when irrigating with the Morgan Lens?
Can the Morgan Lens be used to treat contamination from blood or bodily fluids?
What codes should be used when using the Morgan Lens?
How cost effective is the Morgan Lens?
What is the shelf life of the Morgan Lens?
How can I decipher the lot number on a Morgan Lens package?
Can the Morgan Lens be used for applications other than emergency eye irrigation?
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Thanks for the opportunity to sing the praises of the Morgan Lens! Those of us who have been in the field for a while wonder what we ever did without them! We find two general uses for the lenses. One is for contact irritation: most typically, splashes. After local anesthetic, for ease of insertion, the lenses fit comfortably on patients of all ages and provide gentle and thorough irrigation of irritant substances. We have many cases of this type. The second most common use is for patients show suffer multiple injuries due to automobile accidents, major trauma, burns, falls, etc. Not only does the lens thoroughly irrigate the eye, removing most or all of the debris that has accumulated, it more importantly frees up the nurse's hands so that she can perform other lifesaving functions. Quite frankly, eye irrigation was treated as "the bottom of the list" often because other patient's other injuries were more devastating with higher morbidity and mortality. Particularly in the burn patient, the soothing effect of the irrigation and potential to prevent infection or further injury, make it an easy to use, valuable asset for patient care.
Registered Nurse (Montana)
The Morgan Lens is used in 90% of hospital emergency departments in the USA and can be inserted in less than 20 seconds. There simply is no other "hands-free" method of eye irrigation. Nothing else frees medical personnel to treat other injuries or to transport the patient while irrigation is underway. Nothing is more effective at treating ocular chemical, thermal, and actinic burns or removing non-embedded foreign bodies, even when the patient's eyes are closed tightly. Its design makes it simple and straightforward to use so minimal training is required.