PURPOSE: To evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of intensive care physicians concerning corneal transplantation. METHODS: A questionnaire was answered by 100 intensive care physicians. RESULTS: All physicians knew about the procedure and were in favor of cornea transplantation, but only 57% had ever asked for a donation. Forty-four (44%) of all physicians did not feel able of answering questions by possible donors and all the physicians said to be interested in having more information about corneal transplantation. CONCLUSION: Information and education about transplantation in Medical Schools must be improved, in order to provide better understanding for intensive care physicians, in such a way that they could act more effectively when facing such situations.
Corneal transplantation; Organ procurement; Knowledge, attitudes, practice; Physician's role
