Care of the eye during anaesthesia and intensive care. Issue 12 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Small, James; Robertson, Emily; Runcie, Colin
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 20:Issue 12(2019)
• Page Start: 731
• Page End: 734
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Chemosis -- conjunctivitis -- corneal abrasion -- exposure keratopathy -- eye care -- intra-ocular pressure -- ischaemic optic neuropathy -- keratitis -- postoperative visual loss -- prone position; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2019.10.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: This article describes care of the eye during a period of vulnerability in anaesthesia and intensive care. Risk factors, mechanisms of injury, recognition and management of common and important eye injuries will be covered as well as good practice points and preventative measures pertinent to all anaesthetists and critical care practitioners.