Erythromycin is used for the treatment of patients with conjunctivitis and hordeolums, but there is an untapped use. When I suture the faces of kids or those with special needs or perform a facial laceration repair, I prescribe erythromycin ointment. It is safe for the eyes (where bacitracin is not) and surrounding tissue, so I educate my patients that if it happens to get into the eye, it is okay. Parents and family members are happy!— DARIA CANALE, MSN, FNP-BC, CRNP, Philadelphia, Pa. (208-7)
These are letters from practitioners around the country who want to share their clinical problems and successes, observations and pearls with their colleagues. We invite you to participate. If you have a clinical pearl, submit it here.
Continue Reading
