Full Description
Ophthalmic anaesthesia is important for anaesthetists, ophthalmologists and those who are involved in the care of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery. This book provide them with the basic knowledge of anatomy, the principles relating to the safe conduct of general and regional anaesthesia in children and adult patients, the specific anaesthetic techniques, and the changes that have occurred in ophthalmic anaesthesia over the last decades. It combines internationally known and respected clinicians from the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, the United States of America and other parts of the world who have influenced the field of ophthalmic anaesthesia. This book will be of interest to trainee as well as established ophthalmic anaesthetists and ophthalmologists, anaesthetic nurses and those who are involved in the care of ophthalmic patients all over the world. Presented in the Oxford Specialist Handbook series, it offers practical advice as well as background information in a convenient pocket-sized title.
Contents
1. History of ophthalmic anaesthesia ; 2. Anatomical considerations ; 3. Ocular physiology relevant to ophthalmic anaesthesia ; 4. Pharmacology for ophthalmic anaesthesia ; 5. Pre-operative assessment and preparation ; 6. Needle based orbital regional anaesthesia for adult ophthalmic surgery ; 7. Cannula based sub-Tenon's block for adult ophthalmic surgery ; 8. Ophthalmic topical anaesthesia ; 9. Monitored sedation for ophthalmic surgery ; 10. Anaesthesia for oculoplastic surgical procedures ; 11. General anaesthesia for adult ophthalmic surgery ; 12. Anaesthetic considerations in the elderly ; 13. Anaesthesia for paediatric ophthalmic surgery ; 14. Anaesthesia for glaucoma surgery ; 15. Anaesthesia for vitreo-retinal (VR) surgery ; 16. Anaesthesia for adult strabismus surgery ; 17. Anaesthesia for adult corneal transplant surgery ; 18. Anaesthesia for tumour surgery ; 19. Anaesthesia for ocular trauma ; 20. Retained visual sensations during ophthalmic surgery under regional anaesthesia ; 21. Complications of ophthalmic regional anaesthesia ; 22. Patient positioning for eye surgery ; 23. Post-operative management ; 24. Future developments
