Notes in 36 Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery

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Published	12/13/2023	Increases in the central venous pressure is associated with dramatic {{c1::increases}} in the intraocular pressure.
Published	12/13/2023	Hypertension is associated with a dramatic {{c1::increases}} in the intraocular pressure.
Published	12/13/2023	Factors that increase intraocular pressure in the setting of an open globe injury may cause drainage of {{c3::aqueous humor}} or {{c3::extrusion}}…
Published	12/13/2023	In general, most anesthetics {{c2::decrease::increase or decrease}} intraocular pressure, with the exception of {{c1::ketamine}}
Published	12/13/2023	Ketamine {{c1::increases}} intraocular pressure and intracranial pressure.
Published	12/13/2023	Administration of nondepolarizing paralytics will cause a {{c2::mild decrease}} in intraocular pressure (IOP)
Published	12/13/2023	Succinylcholine {{c1::is not::is/is not}} contraindicated in cases of open globe injuries
Published	12/13/2023	The oculocardiac reflex consists of a {{c1::trigeminal (V1)}} nerve afferent and a {{c2::vagus}} nerve efferent pathway
Published	12/13/2023	Traction on the {{c2::medial rectus::eye muscle}} muscle can cause a {{c1::parasympathetic}} nervous system response.
Published	12/13/2023	The oculocardiac reflex is most commonly encountered in {{c1::children::population}} undergoing {{c2::strabismus}} surgery.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Anticholinergic}} medication helps prevent/treat the oculocardiac reflex.
Published	12/13/2023	The first step in management of the oculocardiac reflex includes {{c1::asking the surgeon to stop}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Complications involving the {{c3::intraocular expansion}} of gas bubbles can be avoided by discontinuing nitrous oxide at least {{c2::15 min}} pri…
Published	12/13/2023	After intraocular gas expansion, {{c2::nitrous oxide}} should be avoided until the bubble is absorbed ({{c1::5}} days after air and {{c2::10}…
Published	12/13/2023	Aqueous humor production is decreased by {{c1::carbonic anhydrase::enzyme}} inhibitors
Published	12/13/2023	Timolol is a {{c2::nonselective}} β-adrenergic antagonist that reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing production of {{c1::aqueous humor}}.&nbs…
Published	12/13/2023	What medication can be used to obtund airway reflexes on emergence?{{c1::Lidocaine}}
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::post-retrobulbar block apnea syndrome}} is due to injection of local anesthetic into the {{c3::optic nerve sheath}}, with spread in…
Published	12/13/2023	The adjuvant {{c1::hyaluronidase}} is frequently added to local anesthetic solutions used in eye blocks to enhance the spread and density of …
Published	12/13/2023	The dose range for topical cocaine is {{c1::1.5}}-{{c1::3.0}} mg/kg, with ahn upper limit of {{c2::200}} mg.
Published	12/13/2023	During nasal/sinus surgery, a technique to minimize intraoperative blood loss include topical vasoconstriction with {{c1::cocaine}} or an {{c1::ep…
Published	12/13/2023	The severity of the oculocardiac reflex is worsened by {{c1::hypoxemia}}, {{c1::hypercarbia}}, and {{c1::light}} anesthesia.
Published	12/13/2023	A normal intra-ocular pressure is {{c1::10}}-{{c1::22}} mmHg.
Published	12/13/2023	Hypocarbia is associated with a {{c1::decrease}} in the intraocular pressure.
Published	12/13/2023	Hypercarbia is associated with a {{c1::increase}} in the intraocular pressure.
Published	12/13/2023	Hypoxemia is associated with a {{c1::increase}} in the intraocular pressure.
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