Peel the foil off the top of the cup, dump out the coffee grounds, remove the filter paper, and rinse out the cup. Cut a small notch in the lip of the cup for the IV tubing to exit, then tape the cup to the child’s scalp over the IV site.
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ACEP News: Vol 32 – No 05 – May 2013Lastly, secure the IV tubing on the outer curvature of the K-Cup for greater stability (Fig. 4).
For patients with visual complaints, viewing an eye chart through a pinhole removes errors of refraction, allowing you to determine if the retina is functioning normally.
Patients with globe trauma or acute glaucoma may need a firm, protective eye cover to prevent any accidental external pressure from exacerbating their condition. K-Cups make great substrates for both these improvised devices (Fig. 5).
References
- Kerwat, Shandall and Stephenson. Reduction of paraphimosis with granulated sugar. Brit J Urol, 1998; 82:755
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