Full Description
Intravitreal Injections are now standard treatment for various ocular conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions. Ophthalmic nurse practitioners and allied health professionals are increasingly becoming invaluable team members for delivering these injections, particularly as the clinical demand increases.This full-colour handbook details all that a practitioner needs to know about safely performing the procedure. It will also be a useful reference for junior ophthalmic trainees.Benefits:
Contents
Introduction; Basics; Investigations; Intravitreal Medications and Common Treatment Pathways; Technique; Complications; Injection Devices; Prototype Training Structure; Setting Up a Wetlab; Organising a Dedicated Clean Room; Further Reading; Appendices: Intravitreal Injection Checklist; Basic Life Support Algorithm; Anaphylaxis Algorithm;
