Life Support

horseshoes | 20:29 Thu 07th Oct 2010 | Health & Fitness

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I have just watched a TV programme where somebody was put on a life support machine, and he had plasters over his eyes. Why would that be done?

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If his eyes wouldn't stay closed (and sometimes they don't) then they can be damaged by no blinking. Eyes taped shut stay moist and undamaged.

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Thanks Woofgang.

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