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SS_OP 1.1
Describe the anatomy of the eye and the contents of the orbit with reference to the performance of regional eye blocks and their complications
SS_OP 1.2
Describe the determinates of ocular perfusion and intra-ocular pressure
SS_OP 1.3
Describe the eye reflexes (oculo-cardiac, oculo-respiratory, oculo-emetic) and their management during eye procedures
SS_OP 1.4
Discuss the selection of local anaesthetic solutions for regional and topical eye blocks
SS_OP 1.5
Discuss the use of adjuvant drugs for regional eye blocks and in particular Hyalase
SS_OP 1.6
Outline the anaesthetic implications of the perioperative use of drugs by eye surgeons; in particular topical local anaesthetic agents, vasoconstrictors, mydriatics, miotics, and intraocular pressure-reducing agents
SS_OP 1.7
Describe the common co-morbid disease and patient factors encountered in patients having ophthalmic procedures (also refer to the Paediatric anaesthesia specialised study unit)
SS_OP 1.8
Discuss the surgical requirements and implications for anaesthetic management of patients having surgery for:
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Penetrating eye injury
Enucleation for infection or tumour
Examination under anaesthesia
Strabismus
Blocked nasolacrimal duct
Extraocular procedures (also refer to the Plastics, reconstructive and burns surgery specialised study unit)
SS_OP 1.9
Discuss the specific anaesthetic requirements for emergency eye surgery and in particular the patient with a penetrating eye injury
SS_OP 1.10
Discuss the implications for anaesthesia of the intra-ocular injection of gas
SS_OP 1.11
Describe and compare regional blocks used for eye procedures, their possible complications and management including:
Subtenon block
Peri-bulbar block
Retrobulbar block
SS_OP 1.12
Describe the methods used to decrease or prevent a rise in intra-ocular pressure following a peri-bulbar block
SS_OP 1.13
Discuss how patient factors and co-morbid conditions influence choice of anaesthesia for eye surgery in particular:
Anticoagulation status
Ability to lie flat
Ability to cooperate
Axial length of the globe
SS_OP 1.14
Outline the issues to be considered in providing appropriate pre-operative care for patients having eye surgery
SS_OP 1.15
Describe sedation techniques for eye procedures
SS_OP 1.16
Discuss strategies to convert from regional to general anaesthesia during an eye procedure
SS_OP 1.17
Describe the patient and staff precautions required when using laser during eye surgery (also refer to the Safety and quality in anaesthetic practice clinical fundamental)
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